STORES ASSISTANT

PCA • Gladstone, VA

2d • $46,000 - $57,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Stores Assistant for its Riverville Mill location. The role performs storeroom assistant duties in a warehouse setting, maintains a safety-conscious environment, and assists the Stores Coordinator. The position supports the maintenance and operations departments by handling receiving, shipping, purchasing, inventory control, supplier setup, material expediting, and storeroom upkeep.

Daily responsibilities include handling problem shipments, processing order acknowledgements, approving store-stock invoices, handling repair requests, making stock-item changes, and supporting Storeroom Clerks. Weekly work includes completing Zero on Hand, Expedite, and Repairable reports, and investigating past-due invoices, pending receipts, and invoices in error. The assistant also provides backup support to the Stores Coordinator and other Stores Assistants and participates in an on-call rotation that includes scheduled and emergency/after-hours coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in stores, purchasing, warehousing, or inventory.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting specific to Purchasing, Stores, or Inventory Control.
• Material-handling skills, including lift-truck certification and operation.
• Ability to qualify as a forklift operator and acquire hazardous-shipping certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform duties efficiently and safely.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and work effectively in a team environment.
• A record of positive customer service and the ability to handle difficult customers professionally.
• Excellent time-management skills to meet responsibilities in a demanding work schedule.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to set high personal performance standards and goals while working with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience as a team member or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications relevant to Purchasing or Inventory Control, including CPM, CPSM, or APICS.
• Experience with an ERP system such as PeopleSoft, Maximo, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship materials, check in freight, unload freight trucks, process front-counter requisitions, and assist walk-in traffic.
• Keep the storeroom safe and clean.
• Use the computer system for data entry, inquiries, and review.
• Participate in safety and crew meetings.
• Enter packing slips into the receiving system and set up new suppliers.
• Expedite materials, services, and rentals for maintenance and operations departments.
• Set up new inventory items in the stores system and stock storeroom shelves.
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders and maintain purchase orders, including updates to due dates, pricing, and item descriptions.
• Process paperwork for vendor-return credits, warranties, and other departmental needs.
• Perform cycle-count inventories and help maintain inventory levels, SOX compliance, month-end closing, and compliance with inventory-management policies and procedures.
• Ensure contractor compliance through ISNET.
• Provide backup support to the Stores Coordinator and other Assistant Stores staff as needed.
• Operate a forklift and maintain hazardous-shipping certification.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide scheduled and emergency/after-hours call coverage.
• Follow company policies and procedures, share useful information with teammates, and identify ways to improve customer service.
• Handle problem shipments, process order acknowledgements, approve store-stock invoices, handle repair requests, make stock-item changes, and support Storeroom Clerks.
• Complete weekly Zero on Hand, Expedite, and Repairable reports and investigate past-due invoices, pending receipts, and invoices in error.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated in the initial year based on start date.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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