Clamp Truck Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Clamp Truck Operator for the 3rd shift at our Chicago Container plant located at 5445 W 73rd St, Bedford Park, IL 60638. The role includes moving products, performing safety inspections, and handling loading/unloading while maintaining inventory integrity.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, and the ability to operate a propane-powered forklift.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified industrial driver or ability to get certified.
• Ability to safely operate a propane powered forklift.

Responsibilities

• Move product from the truck to the staging area safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the clamp truck and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform lockout/tag out procedures on trailers.
• Maintain good housekeeping and manufacturing practices at all times.
• Pick and stage orders and load/unload trucks while preserving inventory integrity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Industrial driver certification

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

5445 W 73rd St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

This job posting is for a Clamp Truck Operator on 3rd shift at our Chicago Container plant located at 5445 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that the product is moved from the truck to the staging area in a safe and efficient manner.

Maintain and perform daily safety inspections of the clamp truck and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Perform lockout/tag out procedures on trailers.

Maintain good housekeeping and manufacturing practices at all times.

Pick and stage orders and load and unload trucks, while maintaining inventory integrity through proper handling and storage.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate or GED.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Certified industrial driver or ability to get certified in a timely manner.

Ability to safely operate a propane powered forklift.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a packaging environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $29.53 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 1 weeks 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

5445 W 73rd St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA