Forklift Operator

PCA • City of Industry, CA

6d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 ideas and solutions company whose corrugated packaging business helps customers package, transport, and display products, and whose white paper business focuses on customer service and operational excellence. PCA has approximately 15,000 team members at more than 100 U.S. locations. Its mission is to serve customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a forklift and, when needed, wrapping equipment. The role supports shipping, receiving, inventory, and production activities, while maintaining an orderly work area and following company safety procedures. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of prior forklift operating experience.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, 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 in an orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded from and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and handle inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts for materials received or shipped.
• 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.
• Report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Remain alert to obvious defects in incoming material.
• Adhere to safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year; vacation during the initial hire year is prorated based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents within the first 30 days of employment.
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan upon hire, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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