Yard Driver

Plastipak; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term & LT

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Yard Driver in Jackson Center, Ohio, to safely transport trailers around the yard and secure them at docks. The role supports yard operations with daily trailer inventory and prompt, safe responses to warehouse calls.

You will work a 12-hour night shift (5:00 pm–5:10 am) on a rotating 2-week cycle, with every other weekend off. Eligibility requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of experience driving semi-trailers.

Responsibilities

• Moves trailers from yard area into assigned docks and then secures/locks trailer to assure no movement until released.
• Drops trailers into assigned yard areas.
• Assists in daily yard inventory of trailers.
• Responds quickly, but safely, to all calls from warehouses.
• Follows all company rules, safety rules and SAP standards.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Plastipak Yard Driver, you safely & efficiently transport trailers across the external areas of the facility. Plastipak is an industry leader with a large operation in Jackson Center, Ohio recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Night Shift Schedule: 5:00 pm- 5:10 am 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2). Plus, you have every other weekend off.
• Get Paid More: Earn double-time on Sundays! You work 12 hours and get paid for 24.
• Job Security: While others are laying off, we’re hiring! Enjoy long-term stability in a recession-resilient manufacturing industry.

You Will

• Moves trailers from yard area into assigned docks and then secures/locks trailer to assure no movement until released.
• Drops trailers into assigned yard areas.
• Assists in daily yard inventory of trailers.
• Responds as quickly as possible, but in a safe working manner, to all calls from warehouses.
• Follows all company and local work rules, safety rules and policies, BOS work instructions and SAP standards and activities.

You Have

• Ability to work 12-hour Night Shift 5pm-5:10am on a 3-2-2-3 Schedule
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum of six months of experience driving semi-trailers. This can be through work experience &/or a training program.

You’ll Earn

• $20.50 per hour
• $1.50 more per hour for night shift differential
• Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). That’s 12 hours of extra pay

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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