Job Description

Material Handler / Forklift Operator

As a Plastipak Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At Plastipak, Associates take pride in maintaining our high quality standards & our positive team culture.

Were also proud to be recognized as an Americas Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Consistent Schedule: Work 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2). Plus, you have every other weekend off.
• Get Paid More: Earn double-time on Sundays! You work 12 hours and get paid for 24.
• Job Security: While others are laying off, were hiring! Enjoy long-term stability in a recession-resilient manufacturing industry.
• Career Growth: We prioritize promotions from within, giving you a clear path for advancement.

You Will

• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas
• Use a RF scanning device to scan goods & properly maintain inventory records
• Load finished goods to ship to customers
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

• Ability to work the following schedule: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of forklift experience. This can be through work experience &/or education & training
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Youll Earn

• Depending on your experience, your base hourly pay is $17.75+ or more
• $1 more per hour for night shift
• Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). Thats 12 hours of extra pay

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Sunday, 2 days per week, 3 days per week, 1 day per week,

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