Forklift Operator - Shipping Assistant

Packing Corp Of America Β· Newark, OH
Pay$22/hr
PostedNov 15, 2026
LevelMid level
In short As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.

πŸ“‹ About the job

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers β€” large and small β€” package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
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  • Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
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  • Keep stock and materials in an orderly fashion.
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  • Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
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  • Responsible for pulling jobs for production, inbound forms, inventory tags, and counts on materials received or shipped.
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  • Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
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  • 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 the forklift to the supervisor and/or maintenance.
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  • Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
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  • Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
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  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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  • High school diploma/GED.
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  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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  • 5+ years of prior experience operating a forklift.
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  • Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
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  • Must be available to work the 2nd and 3rd shift as assigned
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  • 2nd Shift: 3pm - 11pm
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  • 3rd Shift: 11pm - 7am

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
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  • Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.
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  • Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
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  • Ability to obtain and maintain a PCA-certified forklift license.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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