FORK LIFT OPERATOR (Shipping)- 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle safe and efficient material movement in a manufacturing setting. You will operate a forklift, wrap equipment when required, and maintain orderly stock while documenting shipments and inbound materials.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to support production schedules. Qualifications include at least a high school diploma or GED and 6+ months of forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months’ experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice, including weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Wrap equipment as needed.
• Keep stock and materials organized and accessible.
• Document materials unloaded and received.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

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.