FORK LIFT OPERATOR 1st & 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team in Algona, Iowa. This role involves operating forklifts and managing inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should be ready to work off shifts and overtime, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. The company values operational excellence and customer satisfaction, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive and innovative workplace. Join a team that prioritizes performance and environmental responsibility while contributing to impactful packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and forklift operation experience.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift and wrapping equipment as needed.
• Maintain organized stock and document materials received or shipped.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Wrapping Equipment

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
2. Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
3. Keep stock and materials in an orderly fashion.
4. Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
5. Responsible for pulling jobs for production, inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts on materials received or shipped.
6. Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
7. Follow rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, including reporting any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts of the forklift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
8. Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
9. Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
10. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be willing to work an off shift.
2. High school diploma/GED.
3. One year + prior experience operating a forklift.
4. Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
5. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
6. Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
7. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

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

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