ASSISTANT STORES

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

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We are seeking resumes for Assistant Stores (1 Opening) in our Wallula, WA facility.

Description of role:

Accountable for performing storeroom assistant duties in a warehouse setting, maintaining a safety conscious environment, and assisting the Stores Coordinator.

Principle Accountabilities:

Receiving, shipping, checking in freight and freight truck unloading, processing front counter requisitions, and assisting walk in traffic.

Keep the storeroom safe and clean.

Utilize the computer system for input, inquiry, and review.

Participate in safety/crew meetings.

Input packing slips into receiving system.  Set up new suppliers.

Expedite materials, services, and rentals for maintenance and operations departments.

Set new inventory items up in stores system.  Stock storeroom shelves.

Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders.  Purchase order maintenance (i.e., acknowledge updates to purchase order due date, pricing, and item description changes.)

Process paperwork for return to vendor credit, warranties, and other departmental needs.

Perform cycle count inventories.  Inventory controls include: meeting PCA expectations for inventory levels, SOX compliance, month end closing, and internal policy/procedures for inventory management.

Responsible for contractor compliance through ISNET. 

Provide back up support to Stores Coordinator and other Assistant Stores as needed.

Forklift operation and hazardous shipping certification. 

Participate in an on-call rotation with others in the department.  Provide scheduled and emergency/after-hours call coverage.

Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.

Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Basic Qualifications: 

A minimum of 2 years stores, purchasing, warehousing, or inventory experience. 

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet production requirements.

High school diploma or GED.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience in a manufacturing setting specific to Purchasing, Stores, or Inventory Control. 

Material handling skills, including lift truck certification and operation.

Certifications relevant to Purchasing or Inventory control including CPM, CPSM, and APICS.

Experience with an ERP system such as PeopleSoft, Maximo, or SAP.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.

Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. 

Must be capable of performing duties efficiently and safely.

Must have the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and work well with others in a team environment. 

Proven record of positive customer service and the ability to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. 

Excellent time management skills to effectively use time to accomplish required responsibilities in a demanding work schedule.

Strong analytical skills.

Capable of qualifying as forklift operator and acquiring hazardous shipping certification. 

Must have the ability to set high personal standards of performance and goals, while working under minimal supervision.

Pay and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is from $44000 to $66000.

Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.  Employees are automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hire.  Employees are also eligible for up to 120 hours of vacation (prorated) and eleven (11) paid holidays per calendar year.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.