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Transportation Clerk


Job Location:

Shelbyville, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 22
Posted: 4 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details

Transportation Clerk

$1500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires
Starting At $21.47 progressing to $22.05 at 6 months
$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift
Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

Perform the clerical duties required in shipping and receiving. Duties also include compiling records of the activities concerning production shipping and receiving.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.

Be actively engaged involved and participate in safety meetings and safety tours.

Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety sanitation and quality standards.

Enter data and generate reports via computer; Enter conveyor schedule.

Verify inventory transactions and adjustments (Familiarity with RF Equipment).

Schedule truck line pick-up and delivery appointments.

Communicate appointment times to carriers

Update QAD with appointment

Coordinate incoming trucks to correct dock or yard.

Receive inbound product against purchase orders.

Generate bill of lading for outgoing shipments.

Maintain dock board with locations of all trailers at facility.

Make date labels; File Transportation documents.

Demonstrate proficiency with QAD.

Perform cycle counts on all finished good materials WIP KDs and pallets in the Warehouse.

Perform Month-end packaging inventory.

Analyze transaction reports to determine the root cause of discrepancies.

Assist drivers with issues regarding issue and receipt entry transfer and cycle counting.

Audit all locations for negative quantities.

Responsible for item types class codes and correct descriptions for items in QAD

Conduct product recalls using QAD transactions

Maintain accuracy on promotional items.

Develop proficiency of basic other clerk role duties providing support in those roles when necessary.

Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary to ensure Transportation requirements are met.

Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Strong computer skills with experience with various programs such as email and MS Office applications.

Organizational skills and detail orientation.

Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

Must be able to read write and speak English fluently.

Successful completion of the interview.

Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodation. This includes: Walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time; Visual acuity and depth perception necessary to read computer screen or other electronic devices; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Follow all Plant rules Processes Hygiene and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints SQF audits validation and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

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 .


Required Experience:

IC


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Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.

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