Shipping Clerk

Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for major brands across various industries. They are seeking candidates to join their Chicago, IL team for multiple positions, including this Shipping Clerk role. The company emphasizes collaboration, diversity, innovation, and environmental responsibility. They offer competitive compensation and benefits, with a strong focus on employee advancement through on-the-job training and internal promotions. This specific role is in a food service folding carton manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience preferred
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Entry Level
Computer skills
Must have Feeder/Operator experience.
Must be flexible: Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Need to have basic math skills.
Must have working knowledge of a printing press.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, distributing, and maintaining all inbound and outbound freight.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Coordinating on-time delivery to all customers by looking ahead with customer service and production by arranging carriers for pick up.
Exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
Working within and adhering to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
Ensuring compliance with all facility product safety (GMP’s)/Sanitation policies and procedures.
Promoting the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area.
Coordinating outgoing customer shipment requirements with customer service personnel.
Setting up appropriate truck lines to carry shipments and using the Allen Lund freight plan.
Communicating pertinent information to carriers.
Ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of product, while minimizing detention through up-to-date and accurate load planning.
Maintaining accurate freight rate information using the Allen Lund freight plan.
Completing manifest and bill of lading information to support shipment.
Signing bill of lading and obtaining driver's signature on bill of lading.
Understanding and using T-Box pick ticket, etc.
Coordinating with the finishing supervisor and scheduler for items in process that are needed for shipment.
Reviewing all incoming board and corrugated shipment paperwork.
Completing internal receiving function, and supplying paperwork to the front office.
Spotting trailers.
Preparing the warehouse for physical inventory.
Participating in periodic carrier service reviews.
Measuring and collecting data and preparing performance reports.
Conducting cycle counts, and auditing shipping documents to ensure proper invoicing.
Ensuring all outgoing loads are clean.
Blowing dust off loads.
Preparing and inspecting all loads to customer specifications for outbound freight, including banding and stretch wrapping.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment in the warehouse.
Consistent and prompt attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Reporting to a person of authority any potentially unsafe conditions that may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participating in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.
Following all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Reporting any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.