Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Sioux Falls, SD
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in warehouse logistics and a proven ability to follow safety protocols.
    — “Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with manual labor and can handle frequent physical activity.
    — “Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly”
  • Those who have worked in a production line or material handling environment and understand corrugated packaging processes.
    — “Staging product on production line”

Things to consider

  • The role demands regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, which may be a physical consideration.
    — “Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly”
  • The job is full-time and located in Sioux Falls, SD, requiring a local or relocatable candidate.
    — “Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your forklift certifications and any prior warehouse safety training on your resume.
    — “Previous PIT experience and/or certifications required”
  • Emphasize your ability to ensure accuracy in product handling, particularly with shipping documentation.
    — “Ensuring the accuracy of received product to bill of lading”
  • Showcase any experience with electronic shipping systems or willingness to learn them quickly.
    — “Experience with electronic shipping computer systems a plus”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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Skills & requirements

Required

Forklift OperationMaterial HandlingWarehouse ManagementInventory Control

Preferred

Electronic Shipping Systems

Stack & domain

Forklift OperationSafety RulesProduct HandlingComputer SkillsShipping Computer SystemsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingPIT CertificationsManufacturingWarehouse

About the role

Original posting from Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. via Lever

Position Purpose: 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: 1st Shift:7:00am - 3:30pm  Monday-Friday

Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

·       Efficiently move product including:

o   Unloading inbound dry van trailers

o   Ensuring the accuracy of received product to bill of lading

o   Staging product on production line

o   Moving completed product into storage/warehouse area

o   Loading outbound dry van trailers

o   Pulling and preparing orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy of number and type of product being loaded and shipped

·       Operating forklift in a safe and efficient manner

·       Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

·       Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

·       High school diploma or GED preferred

·       Basic computer skills required

·       Experience with electronic shipping computer systems a plus

·       Previous PIT experience and/or certifications required

·       Must have ability to learn and understand machine line up

Physical Demands

·       The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

o   Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly

o   Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product - frequently

o   Reach with hands and arms - frequently

o   Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - frequently

o   Sit – occasionally 

o   Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly

o   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten 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.

Source: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. careers (Lever)

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