Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role is essential in supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and contributing to a productive work environment. Candidates should be passionate about maintaining a safe workplace and possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. With opportunities for overtime and a focus on teamwork, this position offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative atmosphere. Join a company dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed.
• Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operation to increase productivity and decrease downtime.
• Follow safety rules and maintain shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Urgency in Work

Ability to Handle Multiple Requests

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

525 Mt Tom Rd, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
Req #21681

Friday, March 14, 2025

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.

People * Customers * Trust

Principle Accountabilities:

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend and sit for extended hours.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be willing to work any shift as well as overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Certified industrial truck operator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent communication skills.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

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

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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

Other details

• 
  Pay Type
  Hourly
  
• 
  Min Hiring Rate
  $24.60
  
• 
  Max Hiring Rate
  $30.09
  

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• 525 Mt Tom Rd, Northampton, MA 01060, USA

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