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FORK LIFT OPERATOR- 3rd shift

Packaging Corporation of America · Morganton, NC · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$18/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
  • Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
  • Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
  • Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
  • Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
  • Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
  • Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
  • Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
  • Adheres 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED.
  • 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
  • Ability to work in 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • 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.

Pay

Starting salary for position: $18 per hour, $23.29 per hour after successful completion of 60‑day probationary period.

Benefits

  • 1 week vacation per calendar year (pro‑rata during the initial year of hire based on start date).
  • Paid holidays (11).
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, employee (and dependents) eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverages; automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, automatically enrolled in the 401k plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

Schedule

3rd Shift: 11pm – 7am

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