Forklift Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in California is seeking a forklift operator to support shipping and receiving operations. The role involves moving materials, wrapping loads, and keeping the warehouse organized while adhering to safety standards and PCA policies.

You will handle materials in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with team members, and contribute to accurate inventory and records. This is a full‑time on-site position with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months' forklift experience preferred.
• Overtime on short notice is expected.
• Able to work around machinery and heavy forklift traffic.
• Must obtain and maintain PCA forklift license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts.
• Assist other shipping/receiving staff to balance workload and cleanliness.
• Follow safety rules and report any forklift issues.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

PCA certified forklift license

Tools

Forklift operation

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.