Backup Yard Driver

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Double-time Sundays

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Jackson Center, OH is seeking a Backup Yard Driver to safely move materials between the warehouse and production areas, operate a forklift, and load and unload trucks.

This 12-hour night shift runs 5:00 pm to 5:10 am on a 3-2-2-3 cycle with every other weekend off, plus Sunday double-time pay. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and forklift plus semi-trailer driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks and moving materials between areas.
• Ability to back up and secure trailers in yard areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload trucks for Shipping & Receiving.
• Back up trailers from yard to docks and secure them until release.
• Follow safety rules, BOS work instructions, and SAP standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Trailer driving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Backup Yard DriverApply: Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: REQ24537As a Backup Yard Driver, you safely & efficiently move materials between the warehouse and production areas using a forklift, as well as transport trailers across the external areas of the facility as needed. Plastipak is an industry leader with a large operation in Jackson Center, Ohio recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.**We Offer*** **Night Shift Schedule:** 5:00 pm- 5:10 am 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.**You Will*** Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.* Load and unload trucks for Shipping & Receiving* Act as a backup to move trailers from yard area into assigned docks and then secures/locks trailer to assure no movement until released.* Follows all company and local work rules, safety rules and policies, BOS work instructions and SAP standards and activities.**You Have*** Ability to work 12-hour Night Shift 5pm-5:10am on a 3-2-2-3 Schedule* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent* Valid Driver's License* Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience* Minimum of six months of experience driving semi-trailers. This can be through work experience &/or a training program.**You’ll Earn*** **$20.50** per hour* $1.50 more per hour for night shift differential* **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 EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.