Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Landisville, PA is seeking a forklift operator to support production and shipping operations. You will safely operate a forklift, handle wrapping equipment, and keep materials organized while documenting unloaded items and counts.

The role requires 6+ months forklift experience, ability to work overtime, and a PCA-certified forklift license. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months’ experience operating a forklift.
• Overtime availability on short notice, including weekends.
• Manufacturing environment experience and ability to work around machinery and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA-certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 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 and manage inbound forms, inventory tags and counts.
• Assist other shipping/receiving material handlers to balance workload and maintain warehouse organization.
• Follow safety rules and report damaged forklift parts or safety issues.
• Be alert to defects in incoming material.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Wrapping equipment

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.