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Forklift Operator- 3rd Shift

Plastipak
Alsip, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high quality standards & our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

  • Set schedules
  • Job security
  • We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!

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

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year of forklift experience. This can be through work experience &/or education & training
  • Be able to work the 3rd shift with training on 1st shift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

  • $19/hr.
  • Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00/hr.

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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