Forklift Operator/Material Handler

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. We’re also proud to be recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, offering security, stability and solid pay for your experience. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Consistent Schedule: Work 12-hour night shifts on a standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. It's a 2 week cycle with 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, we’re hiring! Enjoy long-term stability in a recession-resilient manufacturing industry.

What You’ll Earn:

• Depending on your experience, you'll earn $19.25 per hour for night shift - That's a base pay of $17.75 plus a $1.50 shift differential

• Double-Time on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday).  That’s 12 hours of extra pay in every pay check.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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

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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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