Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse, $18/hr + Benefits

Packaging Corporation of America; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $18/hr

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain orderly stock, and support production through accurate material handling. You will document inbound/outbound materials and assist teammates to balance workloads while following safety rules.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with annual bonus based on plant performance metrics. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ months experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Must obtain and maintain PCA forklift license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

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, including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of forklift 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-first mindset

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain orderly stock, and support production through accurate material handling. You will document inbound/outbound materials and assist teammates to balance workloads while following safety rules.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with annual bonus based on plant performance metrics. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match, plus