FORKLIFT / CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR - CORRUGATED INDUSTRY

PCA • Plano, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift or clamp truck.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Must be available for any shift, willing to work the first, second or third shift as assigned.
• 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.

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 or clamp truck safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and perform daily safety inspections of the forklift or clamp truck and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform lockout/ tag out procedures on trailers.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Maintain inventory integrity through proper handling, documentation, and storage.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Ensure that the product is moved from the truck to the staging area in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pick and stage orders, safely and efficiently.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $23.00 per hour.
• Annual Bonus – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 days after 6 months. 1 week after 1 calendar year. 1 week plus pro-rata vacation during the 2nd year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year and 2 weeks the following calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages automatically enrolled upon hire.
• 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• Employer provided matching contributions for the 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

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