Forklift Operator - Earn $19.25

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where you'll play a vital role in moving and storing materials in a clean, climate-controlled facility. This full-time position offers a structured schedule with opportunities for advancement and premium pay. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance, while working in a positive team culture. If you're passionate about safety and efficiency, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Travel Assistance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of forklift experience through work or training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport materials between warehouse and production.
• Use RF scanning devices to maintain inventory records.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

RF Scanning

Teamwork

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 one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!
• Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I-57 and I-72!

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
• 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

• $19.25 per 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
• 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 Employer.