Receiving Clerk - 2Nd Shift

Posted Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.

Maintain and file records and complete and distribute reports for incoming shipments.

Utilize computer system to generate reports/tags.

Input and verify applicable information to ensure accuracy of counts and other data and accurately close bill of ladings.

Input, upload, and manipulate data within spreadsheets while maintaining accuracy and integrity of all data.

Proactively communicate with internal customers regarding scheduling changes for shipping/receiving.

Assist department personnel, when needed, to balance the workload, organize area, and perform general cleaning.

Communicate daily shipments/staging and cycle counting information to material handlers/production.

Ensure all paperwork related to incoming/outbound shipments is accurate.

Work on production line, as needed.

Depending on staffing levels, may be required to operate forklift and maintain applicable licensures.

Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

High school diploma/GED.

A minimum of 2 years' experience operating a forklift.

Ability to work the 2nd shift including weekends and overtime as needed.

Ability to work in production environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Prior experience in administrative role within a shipping/receiving/comparable area.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members.

Ability to work independently, set priorities, and delegate tasks, as needed.

• Starting salary for position: $22.25 per hour + shift differential.
• Bonus:
  Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: two (2) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at  to be considered.