Forklift Operator / Material Handler - Nights

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 one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, offering security, stability and solid pay for your experience.Why You’ll Love Working Here:Consistent Schedule: Work 12-hour night 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.What You’ll Earn:Depending on your experience, you'll earn $19.25+ per hour for night shift - That's base pay of $17.75+ plus $1.50 more per hour for night shift.Plus, Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). That’s 12 hours of extra pay in every pay check.What You'll Be Doing: Operate a forklift to transport raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areasUse a RF scanning device to scan goods & properly maintain inventory recordsLoad finished goods to ship to customersGrow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiencesWhat You Bring to the Team:Minimum of one year of forklift experience. This can be through work experience &/or education & trainingAbility to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Pet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn 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.

Created: 2025-10-16