FORK LIFT OPERATOR

Packaging Corporation of America•Winter Haven, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating a forklift safely and efficiently within a manufacturing environment. The operator will also be involved in various warehouse and material handling tasks, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
2+ years of 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 work any shift.
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.

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.
Responsible for pulling 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, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to 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.