CLERK-PURCHASING/STOREROOM 1st Shift (Grand Rapids)

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.

People • Customers • Trust

The role of the Purchasing Clerk is to ensure that items are accurately received and stored, while maintaining accuracy of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) inventory. Generate accurate detailed Purchase Orders and price comparisons to achieve best cost and shortest lead-times on parts and supplies. In addition to maintenance stockroom responsibilities, the individual will provide dependable service to the operations and maintenance organizations.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation is a must.

Interact with the suppliers on a day-to-day basis.

Review deliveries against the orders.

Track the status of any orders.

Deal with non-supplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods.

Ensure that all PO’s and Receivers are sent to accounting.

Produce and maintain all reports.

Manage any procurement activities including RFP’s (Request for Proposals).

Utilize and establish Bar code system to maintain an accurate inventory.

Keep accurate records to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of maintenance including materials management, PMs, backlog, etc.

Responsible for maintaining and organizing the stockroom, verifying inventory counts, locating and properly labeling items within the stockroom.

Responsible for periodic cycle counts of MRO inventory.

Ensures parts are issued properly, and perpetual inventory is maintained.

Properly stores materials in predetermined stockroom location.

Valid driver’s license/ Maintain a current lift truck operators’ license.

Perform other functions as directed by the Maintenance Team or Management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with PC applications.

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