Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

PCA • Reading, PA

9d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Forklift Operator for its corrugated packaging business. The role involves operating a forklift and, when needed, wrapping equipment; maintaining orderly stock and materials; documenting materials unloaded from or removed from trucks; and supporting production, shipping, and receiving activities. The operator helps maintain an organized warehouse and follows safety procedures, including reporting forklift defects and identifying obvious defects in incoming materials. The position is in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic. Overtime may be required on short notice, including during the week and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years 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 in an orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and 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 to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follow rules and procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation, and 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.

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.
• Eligibility within the first 30 days of employment to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in the 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