Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift, Overtime + Benefits

Packaging Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company seeking a second-shift forklift operator in Columbus, IN. The role requires operating a forklift, wrapping equipment, and maintaining orderly stock while documenting material movements.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of forklift experience, with overtime availability and PCA forklift certification eligibility. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork within a manufacturing setting.

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.

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 job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping/receiving material handlers to balance workload and organize warehouses.
• Follow safety rules and procedures for forklift operation and report any forklift issues to supervisor or maintenance.
• Be alert to defects of incoming material.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Wrapping equipment

Stock management

Documentation

Overtime willingness

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA forklift license

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company seeking a second-shift forklift operator in Columbus, IN. The role requires operating a forklift, wrapping equipment, and maintaining orderly stock while documenting material movements.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of forklift experience, with overtime availability and PCA forklift certification eligibility. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork within a manufacturing setting.