Warehouse Specialist/Shipping Clerk (2nd Shift) starting at $24.20/hour

Company Statement Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Overview Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Warehouse Specialist / Shipping Clerk based in North Kansas City (Lee's Summit). This opening is for 2nd Shift, which operates during the hours of 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. This position will operate a Fork Truck. Weekly pay starting at $24.20 per hour. Benefits effective on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match. Warehouse Specialist/Shipping Clerks monitor all aspects of shipping, warehousing, and the movement of freight while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service. The primary duties of a Warehouse Specialist/Shipping Clerk include: Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices. Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices. Coordinate with Supervisor to generate orders for all daily shipments. Direct and load outgoing trucks per schedule and manage paperwork. Direct, unload, and store incoming materials and deliveries. Gain understanding of sales orders and releases with Supervisor and customer logistic contact. Operate forklift equipment with best, safe practices. Ensure timely, organized, accurate plant receiving and record keeping. Assist Supervisor in researching receiving and inventory matters. Support Supervisor in maintaining perpetual inventory systems and perform physical inventories. Support Supervisor in unloading, changeover of resin railcars and in preparing BOL Complete data entry and record keeping with SAP and various spreadsheets. Maintaining GMP Warehouse Standards. Send outbound materials with associated paperwork. Receive dunnage and conduct routine dunnage counts at the various sites. Coordinate with Supervisor on storage, sale, and shipment of regrind, purging, and clean floor sweepings. Conduct floor audits with shift end Forklift Operators to review damaged product. Backup and assistWarehouse Leadwith shipment of outbound / inbound UPS/Fed-Ex packages. Input purchase orders into system in ID Buy and track until product delivery. Shipping Clerk Responsibilities: Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices. Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices. Enter correct information on bill of lading and fax to customers as required. Contact customers and common carriers as required. Coordinate shipments to Customers and Warehouse. Responsible for all the paperwork connected with the warehouse function including bills of lading, freight bills, location records, unit load patterns, customer overage or shortage complaints, supply inventory records, and notifies all applicable department Managers. Take part in physical inventories as needed. Assist in normal daily Shipping operations as needed. Communicate all conditions that may affect the quality of product to Supervisor and/or Plant Manager. Receive incoming supplies and materials as required; deliver to specific departments as needed. Enter correct information on Certificate of Compliance and fax to customer as needed. Create manual bill of ladings, sales orders and provide proof of delivery as needed. Check on outgoing carriers and assign dock door. Coordinate outgoing shipments with the Forklift Operator. Ensure all loads go out on time with the correct materials, in shippable condition. Ensure all product that may be damaged in the warehouse or shipping operations are properly handled via the HFI procedure. Ensure all production is properly logged into the Warehouse Management System. Informs Scheduling and Production when there are discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System, especially if they will directly affect customer shipments. Help provide training assistance for new Warehouse/ Shipping personnel. Ensures all shipping costs are accurately recorded. Orders operational supplies in such a way as to avoid running out or having too much inventory. Qualifications Preferredone year related experience . Shipping Clerks are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position: Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance. Computer usage and typing skills are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally. Compensation Statement The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Graham Packaging Company