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FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT
full-timeKalamazoo

Summary

Location

Kalamazoo

Type

full-time

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About this role

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 — large and small — 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 • Customers • Trust

 

 

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

 

At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

 

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

 

Responsibilities:

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Operate forklift and roll clamp truck.

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

High School Graduate or GED

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Able to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Must be able to read a tape measure.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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 and troubleshoot issues.

Excellent communication skills.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle impromptu schedule changes to meet customer

expectations.

Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

 

Pay and Benefit:

 

Hourly pay rate for an Associate Level 2 Forklift Operator is $23.24.

Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).

Company-paid life insurance.

401k plan with company match.

Retirement Savings Plan.

1.5 pay over 40 hours.

Uniform program available.

 

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

 

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

 

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Hourly rate starting at $23.24 per hour. 
  • Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. 

 

  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- 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. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided 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

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Forklift Operation,Teamwork,Safety Compliance,Communication Skills,Problem Solving,Time Management,Multi-tasking,Organizational Skills

About PCA

PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.

PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.

PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.

PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging & Containers
Founding Year: 1959

What you'll do

  • The forklift operator is responsible for operating forklifts and roll clamp trucks while following safety rules and maintaining shop equipment. They will work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations and assist with various jobs on the plant floor.

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What does a FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT do at PCA?

As a FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT at PCA, you will: the forklift operator is responsible for operating forklifts and roll clamp trucks while following safety rules and maintaining shop equipment. They will work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations and assist with various jobs on the plant floor..

Why join PCA as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT?

PCA is a leading Packaging & Containers company.

Is the FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT position at PCA remote?

The FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT position at PCA is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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