Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America•Reading, PA

11d

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 organizing stock and materials, documenting materials unloaded from or removed from trucks, and preparing jobs and related forms, tags, and counts for materials received or shipped. The operator also helps other shipping and receiving material handlers balance workloads, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning. The position requires following safety and work procedures, reporting damaged or worn forklift parts to a supervisor or maintenance, and identifying obvious defects in incoming materials. Duties and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. The work is in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic. The role is identified as second shift, and requires willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends.

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 orderly.
Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
Pull jobs for production and complete inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts for materials received or shipped.
Assist 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.
Look for obvious defects in incoming material.
Adhere to safety and work rules, company policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.