Material Handler

1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US); Garland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Garland, TX is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely move raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas. This role supports our high quality standards and team culture, with set schedules featuring 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-week cycle.

You will operate a forklift, use an RF scanner, and help maintain accurate inventory, with opportunities for advancement from within.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year forklift experience.
• Able to lift 50 lbs alone; up to 70 lbs with a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Team lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

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! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!

Job 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

• 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.

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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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. 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.

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