Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Forklift Drivers are an essential part of BCI’s on time customer delivery guarantee. Forklift Drivers are responsible for loading, unloading, stacking and staging corrugated products and materials in a safe and timely fashion.

Work Schedule: Monday
- Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM

Pay Rate: $20.00- $23.00

• Follow established safety policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and operate it in a safe manner
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift
• Complete maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Receive trailer loads of corrugated and scan into inventory using hand‑held scanners
• Locate stock before the start of the run using Amtech computer software
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time
• Remove finished goods from machines
• Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Read a tape measure with accuracy and calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and measurements
• Read and follow instructions on factory masters
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and Amtech computer software
• Load trailers with finished product according to shipment plans
• Accurately bill out product being shipped using Amtech Software
• Hand stretch wrap units and band units to a pallet by using a hand‑bander
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Additional duties may be assigned by management
• Full‑time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operations
• Problem‑solving involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
• Working knowledge of product layouts, specifications and quality standards
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic instructions skills
• Computer and typing skills
• Understanding of basic math

• Prior work experience in the corrugated packaging industry
• Experience as a forklift operator
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
• Reach with hands and arms – frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
• Sit – occasionally
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee‑owned company with eleven (11) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in nine Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom‑designed corrugated packaging, point‑of‑purchase displays, point‑of‑sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging & Containers

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