Material Handler

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Highlands (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a Material Handler to safely move and store raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas. You will operate a forklift, scan items with RF technology, and maintain accurate inventory records while contributing to a team culture focused on quality and safety.

Night shifts offer a differential, and the company highlights internal advancement, stability, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs solo and 70 lbs with a team.

Responsibilities

• Move and store raw materials and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.
• Operate forklift and use RF scanner to update inventory records.
• Load finished goods for shipment and support training and on‑the‑job experiences.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

RF scanning

Team lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

As a Material Handler, 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 over 30years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!

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 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.

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

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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.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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