FORKLIFT OPERATOR

PCA • Plano, TX

24d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Forklift Operator to support shipping, receiving, and production operations. The role involves safely operating a forklift, maintaining orderly stock and materials, documenting material movement, and assisting with warehouse organization and general cleaning. The operator may also use wrapping equipment and must report defects in forklift components or incoming materials. Candidates must be willing to work first, second, or third shift as assigned and may need to work overtime, including weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of prior forklift operating experience.
• Willingness to work first, second, or third shift as assigned.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with seasonally varying temperatures, 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 orderly.
• Document materials unloaded from trucks and materials 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 the workload, 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.
• Watch for obvious defects in incoming material.
• Adhere to all 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.
• Paid vacation: 2 days after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, and up to 5 weeks after 20 years.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment within the first 30 days of employment for the employee and dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with employees automatically enrolled.
• 401(k) plan 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