Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Tekni-Plex; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in molded pulp consumer products seeks experienced forklift drivers for its newly built Van Wert, OH manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include the safe movement of materials and staging of truck trailers. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting the first month of employment.

Benefits

Competitive wage based on skills

Benefits eligibility on the 1st of the month after 30 days

Accruing Paid Time Off from day one

8 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Personal Day per year

401K with company match

DailyPay available

Qualifications

• At least one year of forklift operator experience.
• Must complete in-house forklift certification within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move raw materials and finished goods.
• Stage and load truck trailers for shipments.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Job description

EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT DRIVERS NEEDED - $18.50/hr

Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

NEWLY BUILT MANUFACTURING PLANT

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH

(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)

The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp egg carton products. Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture! www.Tekni-Plex.com

SUMMARY

Forklift operators (production floor & warehouse) will be responsible for safely/efficiently moving raw materials & palletized finished goods about the factory floor & inside the warehouse storage area in addition to staging/loading truck trailers for customer shipments.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Possesses at least one year of forklift operator experience. Must be able to successfully complete in-house forklift certification training within first 2 weeks of employment. Experience in a manufacturing setting a plus.

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• Competitive wage - depending upon specialized skillset & level of experience.
• Benefits eligibility on 1st of the month following 30 days(medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• DailyPay available

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer
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