Summer Material Handler / Forklift Driver at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Westland, Michigan

Job Description:

As a Summer Material Handling Associate, you will safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At Plastipak, we take pride in maintaining high quality standards and a positive team culture. In this role, you will contribute to the production and delivery of plastic containers for leading brands.

We Offer

• Earn $16.50/hour


• Summer Schedule – May to August


• Monday - Friday Day Shift Flex Schedule; 0600 - 2200 / 0800-1600


• Future Growth: this is an excellent opportunity for exposure to Plastipak and future opportunities

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 required; pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree preferred


• Desire to develop a career in manufacturing or supply chain management


• Forklift or hi-lo experience preferred


• Able to multitask in a fast paced environment

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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