Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Material Handler / Forklift Operator As a Plastipak Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At Plastipak, 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 Consistent Schedule: Work 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: Earndouble-timeon 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. Career Growth: We prioritize promotions from within, giving you a clear path for advancement. 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 Ability to work the following schedule: 7:10 pm - 7:10 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend 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 Depending on your experience, your base hourly pay is $17.75 or more $1 moreper hour for night shift Double-Time-Payon 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 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 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

Location: Lima, Ohio, US

Posted Date: 7/11/2025