Bulk Loader & Forklift Operator - Growth & OT Bonuses

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking an experienced Bulk Loader/Forklift Operator at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. This direct hire role offers paid certification and advancement opportunities. Shift: 7am-7:30pm, 3 days on/2 off/2 on/3 off. Pay: $18.75/hr; Sundays double time at $37.50.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, material inspection, general warehouse duties, and lifting up to 50lbs with outdoor, high-noise environment. Hazardous conditions require PPE and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience of at least 1 year is required.
• Experience related to resin, liquid, or grain bulk loading of trucks and rail is preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work at heights up to 20 feet using proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load, unload and move materials to and from production lines, hold and transport areas.
• Inspect and count materials, documenting key information.
• Shovel loose materials into containers for inspection.
• Perform general warehouse duties.
• Move and load bulk trucks/cars manually.
• Be in a harness to load a rail car or bulk truck approximately 20’ in the air.

Skills

Forklift experience

Bulk loading experience

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking an experienced Bulk Loader/Forklift Operator at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. This direct hire role offers paid certification and advancement opportunities. Shift: 7am-7:30pm, 3 days on/2 off/2 on/3 off. Pay: $18.75/hr; Sundays double time at $37.50.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, material inspection, general warehouse duties, and lifting up to 50lbs with outdoor, high-noise environment. Hazardous conditions require PPE and safe practices.