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 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
Ability to travel to Jackson Center, OH for training and OT shifts
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.
As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers.
From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide.
For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.
