Shipping Clerk - Sonoco

Position: Shipping Clerk Location: Conyers, GA Pay: $24.19 Shift: 1st shift From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the Shipping Lead, you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, and timely shipments out of our Conyers, GA facility. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced, repetitive and detail orientated environment. Previous Shipping experience required. What You'll Be Doing: Time will be split 50/50 between loading/unloading and Administrative Shipping duties. Checks and prepares order materials for shipping. Receive goods and materials, report supplier discrepancies. Maintain shipping and receiving records and order forms. Create shipping labels and documentation for outbound products including international shipments. Setup and confirm outbounds in customer portals. Setup inbound loads. Invoicing of shipped orders Update Shipping board and communicate daily LTL priorities to the rest of the shipping team. Data entry into inventory and warehouse management systems Perform daily cycle count activities, inventory audits, and prepare inventory reports. Verifies clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor. FIFO based Inventory stock maintenance (packaging supplies, finished goods, raw materials) Housekeeping duties in warehouse Overtime required at times Mandatory 1 Saturday per month Job Summary: Performs a variety of clerical duties associated with shipping and receiving. Job Duties: Labels, packs, and loads items for shipment according to specifications. Unloads delivery vehicles, and moves items to appropriate area. Inspects all shipments for damage. Compares items and quantities received against freight bills or other records, and documents any discrepancies. Maintains records of all items received and shipped. Experience and Education: Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Typically requires a high school diploma and 0 to 2 years of experience. Reports to: Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Competencies: Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Organizational skills. Ability to follow instructions. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.