Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership opportunity

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Driver in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves loading, unloading, and staging corrugated materials while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry, a high school diploma, and a Lift Truck Operator License. BCI offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Experience as a forklift operator.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stack, and stage corrugated products safely.
• Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Complete inspections and paperwork accurately.
• Use Amtech software to manage inventory.

Skills

Equipment design and capabilities knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Product layouts and quality standards knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer and typing skills

Basic math understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forklift Drivers are an essential part of BCI’s on time customer delivery guarantee. Forklift Drivers are responsible for loading, unloading, stacking and staging corrugated products and materials in a safe and timely fashion.

Work Schedule

Monday – Thursday; 3:15pm – 1:45am

Duties

• Follow established safety policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and operate it in a safe manner
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift
• Complete maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Receive trailer loads of corrugated and scan into inventory using hand‑held scanners
• Locate stock before the start of the run using Amtech computer software
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time
• Remove finished goods from machines
• Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Read a tape measure with accuracy and calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and measurements
• Read and follow instructions on factory masters
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and Amtech computer software
• Load trailers with finished product according to shipment plans
• Accurately bill out product being shipped using Amtech Software
• Hand stretch wrap units and band units to a pallet by using a hand-bander
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Additional duties may be assigned by management
• Full‑time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Skill Set

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operations
• Problem‑solving involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
• Working knowledge of product layouts, specifications and quality standards
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic instructions skills
• Computer and typing skills
• Understanding of basic math

Qualifications Desired

• Prior work experience in the corrugated packaging industry
• Experience as a forklift operator
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
• Reach with hands and arms – frequently
• Sto­op, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
• Sit – occasionally
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.