Forklift Operator- Nights

Plastipak; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 20,343 - 28,974; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak, located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, is seeking a Forklift Operator. The role involves safely transporting raw materials and finished goods, maintaining inventory with RF scanning devices, and loading products for shipment. With a focus on internal advancement, the position offers a salary starting at $17.90 per hour, comprehensive health insurance, and a wide range of benefits including 401(k) matching and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience, through work experience or training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods.
• Use a RF scanning device to maintain inventory.
• Load finished goods for shipping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Equipment handling

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!

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 a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

• $17.90 & 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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer