Forklift Operator - Shipping Assistant

Packaging Corporation; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Newark, OH is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support shipping and receiving. You will safely operate a forklift, wrap materials when needed, and keep the warehouse organized and compliant with safety rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years forklift experience, and the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift with short-notice overtime. Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain/maintain a PCA forklift license.

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

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Team communication

Overtime readiness

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA-certified forklift license

Job description

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.