Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America•Opelika, AL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift safely and efficiently to manage stock and materials. This role involves using wrapping equipment, maintaining an orderly stock area, and documenting material movements. The operator will also assist with pulling jobs for production, handling inbound forms, and performing inventory counts. Collaboration with other material handlers for workload balancing, warehouse organization, and general cleaning is expected. Adherence to safety rules, company policies, and procedures is paramount, including reporting any forklift defects to supervisors or maintenance. The role also requires vigilance for defects in incoming materials. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
6+ months of prior experience operating a forklift.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
Pull jobs for production, handle inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
Follow rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift.
Report any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of forklift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.