Forklift Operator

Plastipak Packaging Inc. in; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage the movement of materials between warehouse and production areas. The role requires operating forklifts, maintaining inventory, and entails night shifts. We offer competitive pay, a variety of benefits, and opportunities for internal advancement within our positive team culture.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain inventory records using RF scanning devices.
• Load finished goods for shipping.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Forklift Operator, 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

• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Peace of Mind: We've been in the community for 39 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
• 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
• Able to work the 3rd shift (11:45p-8a) and train on 1st shift (7:45a-4p)
• 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

You'll Earn

• $18.50per hour
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hour

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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