Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a forklift and, when necessary, wrapping equipment. The role supports shipping, receiving, and production by keeping stock and materials orderly; documenting materials unloaded from and removed from trucks; and pulling jobs for production, inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts for materials received or shipped. The operator also assists other shipping and receiving material handlers with balancing workloads, organizing warehouses, and general cleaning. The position requires following safety rules and procedures for forklift operation, reporting missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor or maintenance, and alerting others to obvious defects in incoming materials. The operator must follow all safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of prior forklift operating experience.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and on weekends.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonally varying temperatures, around machinery and heavy forklift traffic.
Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and within 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 taken off trucks.
Pull jobs for production, 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 rules and procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation.
Report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor and/or maintenance.
Alert others to obvious defects in incoming materials.
Adhere to safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.