Forklift Operator - Shipping Assistant

Packaging Corporation of America•Newark, OH

About The Position

The Forklift Operator - Shipping Assistant operates a forklift and wrapping equipment as needed, handles and organizes stock and materials, and supports shipping, receiving, and production operations. The role documents materials unloaded from and removed from trucks; pulls jobs for production; and handles inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts of materials received or shipped. The operator also assists other shipping and receiving material handlers with workload balancing, warehouse organization, and general cleaning. The position requires following forklift safety and operating procedures, reporting missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor or maintenance, and identifying obvious defects in incoming materials. The employee must follow all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures. Duties may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. The role may be assigned to second shift (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) or third shift (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and requires availability for overtime on short notice during the week and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
At least 5 years of prior forklift operating experience.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and on weekends.
Availability to work second or third shift as assigned: second shift is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; third shift is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.

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 of materials received or shipped.
Assist shipping and receiving material handlers with workload balancing, warehouse organization, and general cleaning.
Follow rules and procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation.
Report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor and/or maintenance.
Identify obvious defects in incoming material.
Adhere to safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties and activities, which may change with or without notice.