FORK LIFT OPERATOR~3RD SHIFT

Colonial Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Retirement Savings Plan

1.5 pay over 40 hours

Uniform program

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a full-time Associate Level 2 Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate forklift and roll clamp truck, support plant operations, and help drive productivity while maintaining safety standards.

We offer a strong benefits package, health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401k with company match, and a generous overtime pay policy. Candidates must be able to pass background checks and drug tests.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Operate forklift and roll clamp truck.
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Read tape measure

Overtime availability

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Able to lift 30 lbs

Read tape measure

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Roll clamp truck

Job description

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Operate forklift and roll clamp truck.
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems and troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle impromptu schedule changes to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Pay and Benefit:

• Hourly pay rate for an Associate Level 2 Forklift Operator is $23.24.
• Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours.
• Uniform program available.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

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