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Job Information

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. Shipping Clerk in Franklin Park, Illinois

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for verifing and keeping records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment as well as utilizing lift truck or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist materials from storage area and/or warehouse location to various work locations throughout the plant.

About the Company

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We continue to grow and would love for you to join our team!

At ProAmpac, our culture is key to our long-term success. We strive to be authentic as we live out the heritage of our small business culture. We value the connections we’ve created, and our employees feel empowered in their shared efforts to innovate successfully. ProAmpac was founded on the idea that a focus on material science will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, supported by our five core values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact – that foster a culture of speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.

Our company is made stronger by challenging ourselves and each other, while we move what matters forward. With a focus on performance and a passion for our work, we are not bound by organizational hierarchy. We are committed to serving our customers and the communities in which we work and live.

By joining us, you become an integral part of an entrepreneurial company in a fast-paced, exciting environment that provides varied opportunities for professional and personal growth.

ProAmpac Perks

ProAmpac is building a wellness culture through its PRO360 initiative: An interactive, fully integrated wellbeing program designed to engage, encourage, and reward all team members on their personal pathway to better health, wealth, growth, and community involvement. Our goal is to ensure 100% of team members achieve a basic level of wellness. Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • 401(K) with exceptional company match

  • Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year

  • Free life and short-term disability insurance

  • Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs

  • Tuition reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines as well as but not limited to fork trucks, pallet jacks, and shrink wrap equipment. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Always take ownership, be accountable for your actions, your job and your team. This job description is a tool for you. Other job duties/projects may be assigned to you to meet business needs, this outline is not to be considered a detailed description. Good and reliable attendance, positive attitude and at or above job specific metrics and/or goals will reflect on your annual review.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

ProAmpac provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Requirements

Education, experience, and skills:

  • A minimum diploma from high school or GED (General Educational Development) degree.

  • At least a year of experience in a warehouse.

  • Excellent skills for communication with vendors and organizational skills to tackle large deliveries.

  • Proper understanding of how warehouse functions and its safety policies to safeguards items are worth a lot.

  • Physical strength and fitness, along with experience in operating and using a commercial forklift for heavy goods.

  • Basic skills in managing a computer and knowledge in data entry and inventory management through computer software and programs.

  • Essential mathematical ability to calculate costs on the spot.

Area of Interest: Manufacturing
Department: Shipping & Receiving-1800
Work Place Type: On-site
Shift: Day Shift

ProAmpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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