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Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Plastipak
Lima, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Plastipak is looking for experienced Forklift Operators to join our plastics packaging team in Lima, OH. In this role, you will safely and efficiently move and store raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.

Location: Lima, OH

Pay Rate: $17.75 /hr, depending on experience

Schedule: 3-2-2-3 rotation (3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)

  • Nights: 5:00PM - 5:00AM

We Offer

  • Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
  • Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
  • Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
  • Rewards: 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

  • Minimum of 1 year experience operating forklift
  • Experience tracking inventory
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Able to commute to our Jackson Center facility for training

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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