Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

PCA • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Forklift Operator to support its corrugated packaging operations. The role involves safely and efficiently operating a forklift, keeping materials organized, documenting items received and shipped, and supplying materials for production. The operator may also use wrapping equipment and assist other shipping and receiving material handlers with workload balance, warehouse organization, and general cleaning. The position requires following safety procedures and reporting forklift defects and obvious defects in incoming materials.

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 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 and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and handle inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts of materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers with balancing the workload, organizing warehouses, and general cleaning.
• Follow rules and procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation, and report missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to a supervisor or maintenance.
• Watch for 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, prorated during the initial year based on the hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment within the first 30 days of employment for employees and dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage with automatic enrollment.
• Automatic enrollment in a 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