FORKLIFT OPERATOR 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Edmore (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Fortune 500 company that values innovative packaging solutions! As a forklift operator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include safely operating forklifts, documenting materials, and maintaining an organized workspace. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and communication are key. If you're ready to contribute to a company committed to excellence and environmental responsibility, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating a forklift required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Document materials unloaded and assist in shipping and receiving.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
2. Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
3. Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
4. Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
5. Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
6. Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
7. Follow rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of the forklift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
8. Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
9. Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
10. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma/GED.
2. 1 year prior experience operating a forklift.
3. Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
4. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
6. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
2. 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.