Forklift operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Document 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, including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of forklift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• 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.

• High school diploma/GED.
• 8+ months prior working experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to work 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 given to candidates with prior experience.

• Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being 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; ability 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 our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math; ability to read/write and interpret documents in English.
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment; preference given to candidates with prior experience.
• Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently throughout your 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.

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.