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1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

Forklift Operator

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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$45,604 / year median in Ohio

+8% projected growth

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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!
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 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 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. 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.com