Forklift Operator - Williamsport-2nd Shift

ABOUT US

Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA). Since our inception, PSI has expanded to three plants, located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is staffed by over 350 employees. We feel this progress is directly attributed to our philosophy: to tailor our products to meet customer needs and to provide exemplary customer service - always with product guarantee!


POSITION SUMMARY

The PSI Group in Williamsport MD, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, is seeking Material Handlers/Forklift Operators to join our  2nd shift team. This is a full time position with a core schedule of Monday through Thursday position and require the ability to work overtime as needed. This position does not require the scheduling flexibility to work a rotating shift. Material Handlers will be responsible for the safe loading, unloading, storage and transportation of materials and finished goods in our manufacturing facility. In addition to manual operations, the safe operation of various equipment to move, load, unload, store, and transport materials and finishing product within our manufacturing facility will include operation of fork trucks, turret trucks, manual pallet jacks, and powered pallet jacks. Some situations may require the ability to move the materials manually. Good attendance is a must!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Safety First Mentality
• 3 - 5 years Fork Lift Operator/Material Handler experience in a manufacturing environment preferred 
• Ability to work core schedules as follows: 
  • 2nd shift - 3:30 pm-1:30 am Monday through Thursday 
  • Requires that ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Knowledge of safe fork lift operations.
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds.
• Physical ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to bend, reach, stoop, crouch or kneel for extended periods of time.
• General knowledge of computer and bar code scanning systems.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including:

• choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401K plan with employer match is available
• Paid holidays
• PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal) granted after 90 days of employment
• Starting pay rate is $ 20.00 / hr with the opportunity for overtime dependent upon business needs.
• FMLA: Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

To be successful in this position, you must be willing to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality specialized packaging in a safe, drug-free environment. 
In addition to a competitive pay and benefit package, PSI offers an opportunity for advancement in a rewarding work environment