Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Plastipak; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking experienced Forklift Operators in Jackson Center, OH to move and store raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, loading/unloading trucks, and using an RF scanner to maintain accurate inventory. The role follows a 3-2-2-3 schedule with early and late shifts, offering stability and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
• Experience tracking inventory.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to train during a 1-week session.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload trucks for Shipping & Receiving.
• Use RF Scanner to scan goods and maintain inventory records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory tracking

Physical strength

Training readiness

RF scanner usage

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Plastipak is looking for experienced Forklift Operators to join our plastics packaging team in Jackson Center, OH. In this role, you will safely and efficiently move and store raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.

Location: Jackson Center, OH

Pay Rate: $17.75+/hr, depending on experience

Schedule: 3-2-2-3 rotation (3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)

• Days: 5am-5:10pm
• Nights: 5pm-5:10am

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload trucks for Shipping & Receiving
• Use RF Scanner to scan goods & properly maintain inventory records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating forklift
• Experience tracking inventory
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Able to train 1 week 7am-3:30pm

What’s In It For You

• Job Stability: Consistent schedules with long-term stability
• Career Growth: Promotion from within and opportunities for advancement
• Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half for hours over 40; double time on Sundays

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

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