FORKLIFT / CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR - CORRUGATED INDUSTRY

Packaging Corporation of America•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a forklift or clamp truck safely and efficiently within the corrugated industry. The position requires adherence to all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean work environment, performing lockout/tag out procedures, and operating wrapping equipment when necessary. The operator will be responsible for inventory integrity, pulling jobs for production, handling inbound forms, and performing inventory counts. Additionally, the role involves moving product safely and efficiently from trucks to staging areas, picking and staging orders, and assisting other material handlers with workload balancing, warehouse organization, and general cleaning. Alertness to obvious defects in incoming material is also crucial. The position may involve other duties as assigned.

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.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform lockout/ tag out procedures on trailers.
Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
Maintain inventory integrity through proper handling, documentation, and storage.
Pull jobs for production, handle 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.
Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
Be 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.