Forklift Operator: 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Plastipak; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & 2-week

Advancement: internal promotions

Health Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching & Profit Sharing

Career training

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials between the warehouse and production areas. The role supports high quality standards and a collaborative team culture, with a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule and strong promotion within the company.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, RF scanning, inventory record maintenance, loading shipments, and ongoing training opportunities to grow skills within a 30‑year community staple.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 70 lbs with a team lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.
• Use an RF scanning device to scan goods and maintain inventory records.
• Load finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Grow knowledge and skills through training and on‑the‑job experiences.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory records

Team lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Plastipak is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials between the warehouse and production areas. The role supports high quality standards and a collaborative team culture, with a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule and strong promotion within the company.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, RF scanning, inventory record maintenance, loading shipments, and ongoing training opportunities to grow skills within a 30‑year community staple.