Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,606 - 43,591; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year

Annual bonus based on performance

401k plan with employer matching contributions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a forklift operator in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a starting salary of $26.93 per hour. The role requires operating a forklift and performing various warehouse duties, including documenting materials and assisting with inventory.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and 6+ months of forklift experience. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and enrollment in medical, dental, and vision coverages within the first 30 days.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 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.
• Follow safety and work rules.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively

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 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $26.93 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.