2nd Shift Material Handler & Forklift Operator — Weekly Pay

Graham Packaging; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Packaging is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Operator based in York, PA at our Recycling Plant for 2nd shift (2:48 PM – 11:00 PM, Mon–Fri). The starting pay is $20.60/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential, with weekly pay and benefits from day one.

Responsibilities include load materials, manage inventory, unload trucks, store materials, and keep the workspace clean. Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Responsibilities

• Load production lines, as instructed by the production supervisor with appropriate raw materials.
• Maintain current and correct raw material inventory.
• Unload raw materials from trailers, fill out unload sheets to ensure proper raw materials count. Calculate raw materials weight per bale, and fill out contamination report on unloaded raw material.
• Dump and bale hoppers of sorted raw materials.
• Dump hoppers of contamination in the trash compactor.
• Remove bulk boxes of aluminum cans from line, put lid on box, and store box in appropriate row in the warehouse in a neat, orderly manner.
• Remove hoppers of scrap metal from lines, and dump in the appropriate metal bin in the yard.
• Remove chipper wire hopper from underneath the wire chipper; dump in the appropriate metal bin in the yard.
• Remove finished goods from production lines, and store in the appropriate rows in the warehouse in a neat, orderly manner.
• Receive parts and supplies and store in designated areas. Secure packing slips for receiving and properly complete all necessary paperwork.
• Keep work area clean.
• Train fellow employees as requested.

Skills

Regular attendance

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Job description

Graham Packaging is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Operator based in York, PA at our Recycling Plant for 2nd shift (2:48 PM – 11:00 PM, Mon–Fri). The starting pay is $20.60/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential, with weekly pay and benefits from day one.

Responsibilities include load materials, manage inventory, unload trucks, store materials, and keep the workspace clean. Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential for this role.