Material Handler - Lima, OH

Plastipak

Last Updated: 3/26/2026 2:31:52 AM

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Current Days Open
3
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.75 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
13
First Seen
3/24/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.75 (Hourly)
4/17/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$24.00 (Hourly)
4/17/2026

Full Job Description

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. Were also proud to be recognized as one of Americas Safest Companies by EHS Today, offering security, stability and solid pay for your experience. Why Youll Love Working Here: Consistent Schedule: Work 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. It's a 2 week cycle with 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, were hiring! Enjoy long-term stability in a recession-resilient manufacturing industry. What Youll Earn: Depending on your experience, you'll earn $19.25+ per hour for night shift - That's a base pay of $17.75+ plus a $1.50 shift differential Double-Time on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). Thats 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 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 What You Bring to the Team: 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 Ability to travel to Jackson Center, OH for training and OT shifts 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 Plastipaks 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

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