Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 26,867 - 38,265; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, AD&D, disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on corrugated packaging. We operate across the United States with about 15,000 team members and aim to deliver exceptional service and environmental responsibility.

The role focuses on supporting manufacturing operations to boost productivity, reduce downtime, and maintain safety. Competitive starting pay is provided, along with bonuses and standard benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity, reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all plant floor jobs and facilities-related work.
• Follow safety rules and 5S standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency to reduce downtime

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or 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.

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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $23.64 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.