FORK LIFT OPERATOR~ 1st Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking a forklift operator to join our shipping and receiving team in Texas. The role requires safe forklift operation, managing inbound and outbound materials, and maintaining organized inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of forklift experience, a willingness to work overtime (including weekends), and the ability to obtain the PCA forklift license.

Qualifications

• 6+ months forklift experience as a core requirement.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and heavy forklift traffic.

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.
• Pull jobs for production, manage inbound forms and inventory tags.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/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.
• 6+ month’s 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.