3rd shift Forklift Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Michigan is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support daily shipping and receiving operations. You will move materials, load trucks, and maintain orderly warehouses while following safety procedures.

The role requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, a High school diploma or GED, and the ability to overtime on short notice. You must be able to obtain and maintain a PCA forklift license and work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years forklift experience.
• Willing to overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance workload and organize warehouses.
• Follow safety rules and report any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of forklift to supervisor.
• Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 3 to 5 years prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.