HiLo / Forklift Operator at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Westland, Michigan

Job Description:

Plastipak Hi-Lo/Forklift Operators safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas.  Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture.

We Offer

• Up to $18.00/hour and overtime after 40 hours a week




• Set Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month! 




• Day Shift: 5:50am - 6pm




• Night Shift: 5:50pm - 6am




• Schedule cycles are 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off




• Opportunity - Our business is growing, and we prioritize promotion from within!




• Convenience - We are located off of Ford Road!




• Premium pay & benefits

 You Will

• Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas  




• Use RF scanning device to scan goods and properly maintain inventory




• Load finished goods to ship to customers




• Grow knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience




• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to be a productive team member




• Physical requirement includes able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

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

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