Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America•Lithonia, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating a forklift safely and efficiently, managing stock and materials, and documenting all material movements. The Material Handler/Forklift Operator will also assist with general warehouse organization, cleaning, and support other team members to ensure a balanced workload. Adherence to all safety protocols and company policies is paramount.

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, process inbound forms, and perform 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 the forklift to the 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.