[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Packaging Corp of America jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Packaging Corp of America · Salt Lake City, UT # Forklift Operator Salt Lake City, UT $26.93 per hour Operations Listed on Packaging Corp of America’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Packaging Corp of America’s careers site →](https://careers.packagingcorp.com/career-search/posting/forklift-operator-/24731) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Packaging Corp of America](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/) / Forklift Operator ## Job description 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 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 forklift 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. COMPENSATION AND ### BENEFITS Starting salary for position: $26.93 per hour. ### Bonus Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Salt Lake City, UT - Pay: $26.93 per hour[Apply on Packaging Corp of America’s careers site →](https://careers.packagingcorp.com/career-search/posting/forklift-operator-/24731) ## More jobs at Packaging Corp of America ### [Customer Service Rep](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/6989aa74e82627fb3090/) Salt Lake City, UT ### [General Labor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/040268ee484bc2b4cd96/) Salt Lake City, UT ### [Maintenance Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/464c999c5ab9e1102d15/) Salt Lake City, UT ### [Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/09f12ddfc447d5d39a99/) Salt Lake City, UT ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/743d023093f0dfd89032/) Cargill · Fresno, California ### [Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/90298b4a8976d1393965/) Cargill · White Marsh, Maryland ### [Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tjx-cos/jobs/f086a847b054952c6c91/) TJX Cos · Cheyenne, Wyoming ### [Weekend Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hubbell/jobs/13de0ac2d6eb713c8bc5/) Hubbell · Littleton, NH, US ### [Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/6b792d88f4ad50232928/) Nestlé · Hereford, TX, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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