Fork Lift Operator- 2nd shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexacomb in Arlington, Texas, seeks a forklift operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate a forklift, wrap materials as needed, and keep inventory organized while documenting movements and counts.

The role requires 6+ months forklift experience, willingness to work the second shift, and overtime on short notice. Candidates must obtain a PCA-certified forklift license and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, multi-tasking capable work style.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Wrap materials when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Assist with loading/unloading and inventory counts.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Hexacomb is the largest manufacturer of paper honeycomb in the United States. We are a leader in helping our customers package, transport and display products of all kinds. A typical Hexacomb plant will have a workforce from 20 to 70 employees.

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.
• Uses IR scanners and automated system to assign and track products.
• 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.
• Become Clamp truck certified within 3 months of job.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work second shift.
• 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.