Posted 9 days ago
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
AI Summary
Operates a forklift to move and store raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas, scans inventory, and loads shipments.
About this role
As a Forklift Operator/Material Handler, 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: 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!
- 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
- 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 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation
You’ll Earn
- $17.75/hour & up, based on experience
- Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.50/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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