What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Plastipak?
Clean Tech is seeking a Forklift Operator for our facility in Dundee, MI. In this role, you will be assist in all warehousing activities and ensure that all phases of facility shipping, storage, and receiving operations are completed in a safe and efficient manner. This is a Direct Hire position.
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Dundee, MI
Pay: $18.75/hr
Shift: Days 7am-7:30pm on a 3-2-2-3 schedule
What’s in it for you?
- Direct Hire: Permanent placement that offers 401k, PTO, and medical benefits
- Bonus Opportunities: We offer referral bonuses & perfect attendance bonuses
- Advancement: We promote from within and foster employee growth
- Over Time: Time and a half for anything over 40 hours. All Sundays are Double Time
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensures that the Plants Safety requirements, Quality Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times.
- Perform in the work flow and daily work functions of the warehouse
- Responsibilities include training employees; resolving problems in cooperation with Warehouse Lead
- Works with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to assure product flow for daily requirements are met
- Manages inbound and out bounds daily wither over road, rail, or bulk
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists associates in solving work problems by listening and being attentive to their needs and informs Warehouse Lead of all issues.
- Properly completes assigned paperwork and reviews paperwork to make sure it is correct
- Safely operates forklift in both the warehouse and production areas
- Functions within the ISO/Team Environment
- Ensures forklift fleet is properly maintained
- Assures the internal and external flow of raw materials and finished product are maintained to meet production and customer requirements
- Be in a harness to load a rail car or bulk truck approximately 20’ in the air.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
- Fills in for Warehouse Leads as needed
- Miscellaneous related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Related Warehouse and Shipping Experience of 1 year or more in a Team Lead Role
- Desirable experience related to resin, liquid, or grain Bulk Loading of Trucks and Rail
- Exposure to managing paperwork such as BOLs and load sheets
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers
- Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to weather elements
- Able to work at heights, up to 20' using proper PPE
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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