Lead Person- Shipping

PCA • Greensboro, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Lead Person – Shipping to coordinate logistics and help lead a fast-paced shipping department in meeting daily customer demands. The role supports timely order fulfillment and outstanding service, including shipping-option coordination. It helps determine work procedures and schedules, expedite workflow, review records for accuracy and compliance, and coordinate warehouse space, freight costs, trailer utilization, drivers, and vendor deliveries. The position works with warehouse personnel and departments including customer service, sales, production, and accounting, and contributes to process improvement and housekeeping. The Lead Person may operate wrapping equipment as needed and perform other assigned duties.

The schedule is noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Daily and/or weekend overtime may be required. The position is based at the plant at 8313 Triad Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409. The work is in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a shipping environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, process improvement, and housekeeping.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed, including daily and/or weekend overtime.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying seasonal temperatures, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Advanced computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a packaging warehouse and/or manufacturing environment.
• Full proficiency in warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Help determine work procedures and schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate logistics to lead the shipping department in meeting customer demands, fulfilling orders on time, and providing service on shipping options.
• Review records for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Follow safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Operate independently with minimum supervision.
• Manage or coordinate warehouse space utilization, freight cost optimization, trailer utilization, and driver and vendor deliveries.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel regarding order readiness.
• Work with other departments, including customer service, sales, production, and accounting, as required.
• Help with process improvement and housekeeping.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment within the first 30 days of employment for employees and dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage; employees are automatically enrolled upon eligibility.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED