Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Reading seeks a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts, manage materials, and ensure efficient warehouse operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior forklift experience. Join a team that values safety and customer service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Safety shoes allowance

Prescription safety eyewear allowance

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ months prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Rate = $26.55 per hour, plus shift differential for 3rd

• Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision)

• 11 paid holidays

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401k plan with company match

• Company provides safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowances

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 forklift 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.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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