Forklift Operator- Nights

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Rx

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Programs

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Massachusetts is seeking a Forklift Operator to move raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas. You’ll use an RF scanner to track inventory and ensure accurate records, with set schedules on 12-hour shifts and a rotating 2-week cycle of 3 days, 4 days.

The role offers advancement from within and a premium pay with a robust benefits program. Plastipak emphasizes safety and a supportive team culture, as part of a family-owned company

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year forklift experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. solo or 70 lbs. with team lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.
• Use RF scanning device to scan goods and maintain inventory records.
• Load finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Pursue training and on-the-job experiences to grow skills.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

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 an 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!

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn $19 & up, based on experience Night shift includes a shift differential of $.50

Benefits

• 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

At Plastipak, we’re proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We’re family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you’ll stay because you’ll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about.

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.