Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift Warehouse

Packaging Corporation of America; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 24,662 - 35,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Annual Bonus

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Adams County, New Oxford is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts and manage stock. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience.

The starting pay is $21.70 per hour, with benefits including paid vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Join PCA and be part of a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and customer service.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Keep stock and materials organized.
• Document materials unloaded and off trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Fast-paced environment

Effective communication

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.

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, 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 related to safe and efficient forklift operation, including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Be 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 or GED.
• 6+ months of prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in a 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: $21.70 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks after successfully completing the first 90 days of employment.
• 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 is automatically enrolled in life, AD&D and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401(k) 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.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.