Forklift Operator - Night Shift (4:45p-5:00a)

TekniPlex; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Paid holidays

DailyPay

401K

Job summary

TekniPlex in Van Wert, OH is seeking experienced forklift drivers for a newly built manufacturing plant. The night shift offers a $1/hr shift premium, with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule and a focus on safe material handling and palletized goods movement.

Applicants should have at least one year of forklift experience and must obtain in-house certification within the first two weeks. TekniPlex provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least one year forklift operator experience.
• Must be able to complete in-house forklift certification within first 2 weeks of employment.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials and palletized finished goods on the factory floor and in the warehouse.
• Stage and load trucks and trailers for customer shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FORKL006489

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $18.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Van Wert, OH 45891, USA

Description

EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT DRIVERS NEEDED - $18.50/hr

Night Shift - $1/hr Shift Premium

Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

NEWLY BUILT MANUFACTURING PLANT

(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)
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• DailyPay available

Behaviors

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

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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