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Forklift Operator

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

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: Monday- Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM


Pay Rate: $20.00-$23.00


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Duties:
  • Follow established safety policies and procedures at all times
  • Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and operate it in a safe manner
  • Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift
  • Complete maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
  • Receive trailer loads of corrugated and scan into inventory using hand-held scanners
  • Locate stock before the start of the run using Amtech computer software
  • Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time
  • Remove finished goods from machines
  • Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
  • Read a tape measure with accuracy and calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and measurements
  • Read and follow instructions on factory masters
  • Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
  • Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and Amtech computer software
  • Load trailers with finished product according to shipment plans
  • Accurately bill out product being shipped using Amtech Software
  • Hand stretch wrap units and band units to a pallet by using a hand-bander
  • Assist other forklift operators as necessary
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management
  • Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting


Skill Set:
  • Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operations
  • Problem-solving involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Working knowledge of product layouts, specifications and quality standards
  • Excellent written, verbal and graphic instructions skills
  • Computer and typing skills
  • Understanding of basic math 


Qualifications Desired:
  • Prior work experience in the corrugated packaging industry
  • Experience as a forklift operator
  • High school diploma or equivalent


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:
• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
• Reach with hands and arms – frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
• Sit – occasionally
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus


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About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with eleven (11) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in nine Southern and Midwestern 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.

Salary : $20 - $23

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