Night Shift Shipping Clerk

Plastipak Packaging • Havre de Grace, MD

2d

About The Position

The Plastipak Shipping Clerk is responsible for all phases of the shipping and receiving office’s operations, including loading and unloading trucks via forklift. The role coordinates outbound and inbound shipments and shuttles, maintains shipment documentation and inventory, and works with the manufacturing warehouse to coordinate loads to outside warehouses. The clerk also helps manage trailer availability and reports food safety issues to personnel authorized to take action.

This position requires at least one year of forklift experience, strong computer and communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Physical activities include regularly lifting at least 25 pounds, standing or sitting for up to 12 hours, and bending, lifting, and walking around the facility as needed.

Plastipak highlights opportunities for promotion from within, a convenient location, and premium pay and benefits. The listed benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Be team-oriented.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be flexible with job assignments.
• Have strong computer skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be able to work overtime as needed.
• Have a minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• Be able to regularly lift at least 25 pounds.
• Be able to stand or sit for long periods, up to 12 hours at a time.
• Be able to bend, lift, and walk around the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for Safety, the Corporate/Site Quality System, operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Coordinate loading and ensure proper documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments and shuttles.
• Maintain housekeeping in office and warehouse areas.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trailers.
• Use an RF scanning device to scan goods and maintain inventory properly.
• Provide instructions to the shuttle driver and manage the pool of trailers.
• Monitor product availability for shipments.
• Coordinate loads to outside warehouses with the manufacturing warehouse.
• Report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases
• Paid company holidays
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel assistance
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed