Forklift Operator - Off Shift

Packaging Corporation; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a forklift operator at our Newark, OH site. The role requires operating a forklift, wrapping equipment when needed, and maintaining orderly stock. You'll pull production and shipping materials, assist others, and follow strict safety rules.

Facilities offer overtime, shift differentials, annual bonus based on plant metrics, and comprehensive benefits including vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 5+ years of forklift operation experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Available for 2nd or 3rd shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in an 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/material handlers to balance workload and keep the warehouses organized.
• Follow safety procedures for forklift operation and report any forklift defects.
• Identify obvious defects in incoming material and report them.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma/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.

People • Customers • Trust

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in an orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling jobs 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 the forklift to the 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 5+ years of prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Must be available to work the 2nd and 3rd shift as assigned
  • 2nd Shift: 3pm - 11pm
  • 3rd Shift: 11pm - 7am

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.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $22.66 per hour, increasing to $25.61 after the probationary period.
• Shift differential
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2weeks 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