Forklift Operator
BUCKEYE CORRUGATED · Sioux Falls, SD
On-siteFull-time
Raised $4.4M in Aug 2026Posted Nov 26, 2025
Operates a forklift in a corrugated manufacturing plant and warehouse, loading and unloading trailers, staging product on the production line and moving finished goods to storage. Supports on-time customer delivery while following safety procedures.
What you'll do
- Unload inbound dry van trailers and verify product against bill of lading
- Stage product on the production line
- Move completed product into storage and warehouse areas
- Pull and prepare orders and load outbound trailers accurately
- Operate forklift safely and follow safety rules
Requirements
- Previous PIT experience and/or certifications
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to learn and understand machine line up
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with electronic shipping computer systems
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Bonus plan
- Employee stock ownership opportunity
Skills
Basic Computer SkillsElectronic Shipping SystemsForklift Operation
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
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.