Warehouse Clerk

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At Graphic Packaging International we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds most recognized brands of food beverage foodservice household personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia we are collaborative diverse innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.

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OPPORTUNITY:

Graphic Packaging International is a foodservice cup forming manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Clarksville TN team. This job posting is for a Receiving Clerk/Load Planner position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs clerical duties required in a warehouse setting. Responsible for receiving and processing incoming stock and materials ensuring accuracy and completeness of shipments and maintaining inventory records.

Duties include drafting collecting completing and filing all documents concerning shipping and receiving. Understanding and aligning business operations through execution of the role while meeting or exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPIs business cultural financial and operation objectives.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

WORK DEVICE:

Computer computer keyboard adding machine telephone fax machine copier printer RF unit CB radio handheld radio bills of lading files logbooks railroad database scales calculation sheets purchase orders delivery orders and all inventory reports.

EDUCATION PREFERRED:

High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 18 years or older required
• One-year warehousing experience required
• Previous warehouse clerking experience required
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills including spreadsheets charts and technical manuals familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Basic mathematical skills including addition subtraction division multiplication and units of measure
• Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Maintains positive team environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strongly detail oriented
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-pace multi-task environment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours; climbing stairs; lifting to 50 pounds; carrying to 30 pounds; lowering to 30 pounds from a height of 4 feet; pushing to 250 pounds using carts or other various tools; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels.

TRAINING PROVIDED:

On the job training provided by experienced Warehouse Clerks Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager

SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS:

Supervision provided by Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse Manager and various members of the Leadership Team

TIME OF OPERATION:

Standard 8-hour shifts: first shift works from 6am to 2pm second shift works from 2pm to 10pm third shift works from 10pm to 6am.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

• Work within and adhere to GPIs core values of Integrity Respect Accountability Relationships and Teamwork
• Adhere to plant and corporate safety policies by always performing duties in a safe and orderly manner; be actively engaged in all safety programs
• Ensure production and distribution of products are consistent with established food safety sanitation and quality standards
• Maintain 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
• Prepare file and maintain all bills of loading
• Compile data on receiving and shipping activity as required
• Receive all raw materials for plant into QAD and SAP systems
• Maintain daily inventory movement in QAD
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access
• Record and maintain data such as quantity description and damage for all items shipped and received
• Process all delivery orders
• Prepare UPS and Federal Express shipments
• Ensure inventory reports are kept in process
• Process dock appointments for incoming and outgoing materials/product
• Work with Cycle Counters to correct inventory when problems arise
• Distribute reports to the Leadership Team and other production departments
• Communicate effectively with oncoming shift about any issues
• Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary
• Fulfill other duties as assigned; assisting in other areas as required by changing business needs

GPIs Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability please contact your Human Resources representative or email .