Forklift Operator

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a material handler to operate forklifts and support our warehouse operations.

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production, 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 for forklift operation, including reporting any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to the supervisor or maintenance.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 8+ months of prior working experience.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and weekends.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to work a 3rd shift:
  Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months of previous employment. Preference is given to candidates with previous experience.

• Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks performed.
• Team Mentality:
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; willing to work overtime when required; eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; focus on accuracy to provide customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions and understand basic math; read/write and interpret documents in English.
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment. Preference is given to candidates with previous experience.
• Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (starting at the first of the month).
• 401k plan.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• A safety-focused workplace.
• Numerous avenues for personal growth through training and upward movement within PCA.
• Safety shoes and safety glasses stipends.

• Must pass mandatory background screening.
• Must pass mandatory drug screening.

• Willingness to work closely with other production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-proclaimed strong verbal communication and the ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

• Starting salary: $24.57 per hour.
• Bonus:
  Annual bonus based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata during the initial year of hire based on the start date within the calendar year.
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Paid holidays are included and within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages, such as medical, dental, and vision, and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

Disclaimer:
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.