2nd Shift Forklift Operator & Order Picker

Packaging Corporation of America; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Benefit enrollment within 30 days

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a forklift operator for our shipping/receiving team. The role requires standing/walking, operating forklifts and wrapping equipment, and balancing workload across warehouses. You will stack pallets, follow packing lists, and adhere to safety rules daily.

Starting with a 2pm–10pm shift, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months forklift experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Available to work 2nd shift 2pm-10pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment.
• Select and stack order items on pallets according to the packing list.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance workload and organize warehouses.
• Follow rules, procedures, and safety standards; adhere to company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
  
  

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently

Operate wrapping equipment

Select and stack order items on pallets according to the packing list

Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, keep stock and materials orderly, and perform general cleaning.

Follow rules and procedures related to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift.

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum 6 Months Experience Operating a Forklift.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Available to work 2nd shift 2pm-10pm

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the corrugated industry.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $26.79 per hour plus $0.35 shift differential.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: One week 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 careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.