Forklift Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation is seeking a hands-on team member to support our manufacturing operation on the plant floor. You will help increase productivity, reduce downtime and waste, and assist all jobs on the shop floor while following strict safety rules and 5S standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. Experience in packaging or manufacturing is preferred, and forklift operation certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to boost productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all plant-floor jobs as needed.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards for shop and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Principle Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend and sit for extended hours.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Certified industrial truck operator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.