Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America • City of Industry, CA

7d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates a forklift safely and efficiently and operates wrapping equipment when necessary. The position keeps stock and materials orderly, documents materials unloaded from and taken off trucks, and supports production and shipping and receiving through job pulls, inbound forms, inventory tags, and material counts. The operator also helps balance workloads, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning. The role requires following safety and work procedures, reporting forklift defects, and identifying obvious defects in incoming materials. Duties and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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, around 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 and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and complete inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts of 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.

What This Job Offers

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