FORK LIFT OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

$50,066 - $50,066/Yr

Packaging Corporation of America - Salunga-Landisville, PA

Full-time

Salunga-Landisville, PA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Forklift Operator position at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) involves operating a forklift safely and efficiently during the 2nd shift (3 PM - 11 PM). The role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse by managing stock and materials, assisting in shipping and receiving, and adhering to safety protocols. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining an organized workspace and supporting team members as needed.

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 and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follow rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, including reporting any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to the supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ months prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in a 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Pay Rate = $24.07 per hour, plus shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Company provides safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowances.