Shipping Clerk - Corrugated Industry

Hood Container Corporation•Chicago, IL

5d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

At Hood Container, we're not just about packaging—we’re about precision, teamwork, and making sure every order gets where it needs to go. As a Shipping Clerk at our Chicago Box plant, you’ll be at the center of our shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and top-notch service for internal teams and truck drivers alike.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and forklift operations
Ability to read and write detailed instructions and memos
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with excellent organizational and teamwork abilities
Willingness to work overtime during peak periods
Forklift operation experience required
Reliable attendance and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as perform standing, walking, reaching, and climbing duties

Responsibilities

Shipping Coordination: Communicate daily with customer service, purchasing, and production to coordinate shipping schedules and notify teams of any delays.
Equipment Oversight: Prepare work orders and coordinate repairs for trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and doors.
Inventory & Documentation: Perform blind counts using documentation to verify quantities, lot codes, and part numbers. Identify and resolve quantity or part number discrepancies.
Material Handling: Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient loading/unloading and storage of all incoming materials and finished goods.
Order Accuracy: Inspect shipments and carrier equipment for damage and verify that outbound shipments meet customer requirements.
Custom Packaging: Build custom skids and adjust packaging based on customer specifications.
Shipment Tracking & Paperwork: Track shipments, complete bills of lading, customs forms, and other shipping documents via carrier systems.
System Updates: Move materials within the warehouse and update inventory systems in real time.
Additional Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer strong compensation and a full benefits package to support your well-being.
Career Development: We support growth through hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and a team that values your contributions.
A Culture That Cares: Join a collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas and energy make a difference.
Join a Sustainable Industry: Be part of a company committed to innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility.

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