Clerk-Purchasing​/Storeroom 1st Shift

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 9, 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.

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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with PC applications.
• Good interpersonal and written skills, strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.

• 2+ years’ experience working as a maintenance buyer and/or stockroom clerk in a fast-paced production facility.
• Additional training in related fields / equipment.

• Working knowledge of PC applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, AS400 DOS Platform.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines and requests.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to exhibit critical thinking.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

All qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• Starting salary for position: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Bonus:
  Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 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.