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: 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. 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: 6:45 pm - 7:15 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 more per hour for night shift Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). 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