Forklift Operator, 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 24,685 - 35,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health benefits

401k plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Huntsville is seeking a Forklift Operator to operate various equipment and ensure efficient warehouse operations. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and 6 months of forklift experience.

The role requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to all safety protocols. Benefits include vacation, holidays, and a retirement plan. Starting pay is $21.72 per hour with additional bonuses based on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Document materials and assist with warehouse organization.
• Adhere to safety rules and report equipment issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: 222 Celtic Drive Madison, AL

Shift: 2nd, Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am

Pay Rate: $21.72 plus $0.50 shift differential

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.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follow 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.
• Adhere 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+ months 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: $21.72 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 1 week 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