Shipping Clerk

Ready to Drive Efficiency and Keep Operations Moving? Join Hood Container as our Shipping Clerk.

At Hood Container, we're not just about packaging-we're about precision, teamwork, and making sure every order gets where it needs to go. As a Shipping Clerk at our Chicago Box plant, you'll be at the center of our shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and top-notch service for internal teams and truck drivers alike.

Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour + shift differential

How You Will Contribute:

• Shipping Coordination: Communicate daily with customer service, purchasing, and production to coordinate shipping schedules and notify teams of any delays.
• Equipment Oversight: Prepare work orders and coordinate repairs for trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and doors.
• Inventory & Documentation: Perform blind counts using documentation to verify quantities, lot codes, and part numbers. Identify and resolve quantity or part number discrepancies.
• Material Handling: Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient loading/unloading and storage of all incoming materials and finished goods.
• Order Accuracy: Inspect shipments and carrier equipment for damage and verify that outbound shipments meet customer requirements.
• Custom Packaging: Build custom skids and adjust packaging based on customer specifications.
• Shipment Tracking & Paperwork: Track shipments, complete bills of lading, customs forms, and other shipping documents via carrier systems.
• System Updates: Move materials within the warehouse and update inventory systems in real time.
• Additional Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations.

What It Takes:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and forklift operations
• Ability to read and write detailed instructions and memos
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods
• Forklift operation experience required
• Reliable attendance and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as perform standing, walking, reaching, and climbing duties

Why You'll Love Working at Hood Container:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer strong compensation and a full benefits package to support your well-being. Learn more on
• Career Development: We support growth through hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and a team that values your contributions.
• A Culture That Cares: Join a collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas and energy make a difference.
• Join a Sustainable Industry: Be part of a company committed to innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Who We Are:

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market leader in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated packaging, and high-graphic displays. We combine the reach of a large corporation with the personalized care of a boutique business. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

At Hood Container, we believe in building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who are ready to contribute and grow with us.