Fork Lift Operator- 2nd shift

Packaging Corporation of America • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Hexacomb, the largest manufacturer of paper honeycomb in the United States, is hiring a Fork Lift Operator for second shift. The position supports shipping, receiving, and production by safely operating a forklift, organizing materials, and documenting and tracking inventory. The operator may also use wrapping equipment and assist other material handlers with workload balancing, warehouse organization, and general cleaning. The role works in a manufacturing environment with seasonally varying temperatures, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic. The employee must obtain clamp truck certification within three months and obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license. Duties may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of prior forklift operating experience.
• Willingness to work second shift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonally varying temperatures, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• 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 from trucks and materials taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and handle inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts for materials received or shipped.
• Use IR scanners and an automated system to assign and track products.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers in balancing workloads, organizing warehouses, and performing general cleaning.
• Follow rules and procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation, and report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Watch for obvious defects in incoming material.
• Adhere to safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Become clamp truck certified within three months of starting the job.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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