Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Lithonia, GA is seeking a reliable forklift operator to move materials, wrap products, and keep warehouses organized.

You will document loads, assist with production pulls, and follow safety rules in a manufacturing setting. A high school diploma and 6+ months forklift experience are required, along with PCA forklift license and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong communication.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication is essential to coordinate with warehouse staff.

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.
• Pulls jobs for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance workload, organize warehouses, and perform cleaning.
• Follow safety rules and report any forklift issues to supervisor or maintenance.
• Be alert to defects of incoming material.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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.