Material Handler

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. In this role, you will safely and efficiently transport raw materials and finished goods, ensuring high quality standards and contributing to a positive team culture. With a strong emphasis on internal promotion and job stability, this position offers a rotating schedule that allows for work-life balance. You will benefit from extensive training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, making this a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Use RF scanning device to maintain inventory.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanning Device

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!
• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty
• Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 44 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

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 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work 7 pm - 7 am Sunday - Saturday, on a schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and repeat

You’ll Earn

• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.50

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• 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
• 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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