Material Handler / Forklift Operator

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.

We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s 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, we’re 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

You’ll 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). That’s 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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