Fork Lift Operator 3rd shift

PCA • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Fork Lift Operator for 3rd shift. The role supports shipping, receiving, and production by safely operating a forklift, keeping materials organized, documenting material movements, and assisting with warehouse workload and cleaning. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic. The employee must be able to work overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends, and obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of prior forklift operating experience.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work 3rd shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials orderly.
• Document materials unloaded and removed from trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and manage inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts for materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers with balancing workloads, organizing warehouses, and general cleaning.
• Follow safe and efficient forklift operating rules and procedures, and report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor or maintenance.
• Watch for obvious defects in incoming material.
• Follow all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $22.39 per hour.
• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days of employment; employees are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan upon hire, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED