Shipping and Receiving Clerk

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knows and follows all safety policies and procedures. Ensures that co-workers are also following safety rules.


• Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMPs, procedures, etc.) and Echo Safety Audits are requirements of all employees.


• Communicates with our Customers and Suppliers transportation carriers; via phone or email and schedules appointments.


• Works closely with ProAmpac customer service and materials management to ensure scheduled shipment/delivery changes are communicated timely and to the proper group. 


• In the ProAmpac ERP system; inserts scheduled delivery and shipment appointments updating the system with any changes.


• In the ProAmpac ERP system – accurately pre-receives all inbound material; after product delivers, completing the systematic receiving functions, verifying receipt completion.  


• Monitors status of inbound scheduled loads; notifying Shipping/Receiving management team when overbooking is occurring.


• Monitors the status of the ProAmpac dock activity – coordinating and dispatching all arriving inbound/outbound activity to the appropriate dock unloading/loading areas.


• Scans receipt delivery documents into the ProAmpac file retention system – Info center.


• Assist with training new associates into the department


• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required, plus one to three years of related Shipping/Receiving experience and / or training in a manufacturing or industrial environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.  Knowledge of People Soft order entry experience a plus.


• Core competencies:




• Critical thinking skills


• Ability to multi-task


• Time management


• Professionalism


• Integrity


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus                                                   •     Results Driven                                                              


• Leverages Business Acumen                             •     Technical Capacity


• Communication Proficiency                              •     Business Acumen


• Problem Solving/Analysis                                   •     Strategic Thinking

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes and vision protection required if entering the production, warehouse area.

This role operates in a professional office environment that requires some exposure to a manufacturing environment. Employee is rarely exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area during extremely hot summer months.

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.  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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

We can offer the following benefits to the right person:

• Stable employment with a growing company


• Paid vacation and personal time


• 11 paid holidays


• 401K match


• Comprehensive benefit package


• Robust wellness program to reduce insurance premiums and earn GIFTCARDS!


• Employee Assistance Program


• Career development


• Tuition Assistance 


• On-site fitness center