Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift Warehouse

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in New Oxford, PA is seeking a forklift operator to manage material handling, loading/unloading, and warehouse organization. The role requires maintaining safety practices, documenting incoming and outgoing materials, and supporting team members in a fast-paced production setting.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work overtime on short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Unwrap/wrap materials and handle them per procedure.
• Maintain organized stock and warehouse layouts.
• Document materials unloaded and counts on receipt or shipment.
• Assist with workload balancing and general cleaning.
• Report defects and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.