12h Nights HiLo / Forklift Operator

Plastipak; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Tuition assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Westland, MI is seeking a Hi-Lo/Forklift Operator to move materials between the warehouse and production areas. You will operate forklifts, scan inventory with RF devices, and load finished goods for shipment.

The position offers a starting wage of $18 per hour, 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule with extended time off, and overtime after 40 hours. Plastipak provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Use RF scanner to track inventory.
• Load finished goods for shipping.
• Participate in training and on-the-job learning.

Skills

Forklift operation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

$18.0/hourly

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Westland, MI 48185

Plastipak Hi-Lo/Forklift Operators safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas. Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture.

We Offer

Starting at $18/hour and up based on experience

Overtime after 40 hours a week

Set Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month!

Night Shift: 5:50pm - 6am

Schedule cycles are 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

Opportunity - Our business is growing, and we prioritize promotion from within!

Convenience - We are located off of Ford Road!

You Will

Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas

Use RF scanning device to scan goods and properly maintain inventory

Load finished goods to ship to customers

Grow knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

Minimum of one year of forklift experience

Strong interpersonal skills and desire to be a productive team member

Physical requirement includes able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• 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
• 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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