Bulk Loader/Forklift

Plastipak • Dundee, MI

2d

About The Position

Clean Tech is hiring a Bulk Loader/Forklift team member to support production and material handling as part of its work giving previously used materials new life. The role operates a forklift to handle materials and performs warehouse and bulk-loading tasks. The position works a 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. rotating schedule: three days on, two days off, two days on, and three days off. Pay is $18.75 per hour, with double time on Sundays and time-and-a-half for hours over 40 in a week.

The work involves physical activity, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing on and off bulk trucks and rail cars, and working at heights of up to 20 feet with proper personal protective equipment. The environment may include high noise levels, recyclable debris, odors, and extreme weather; employees must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• At least one year of forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and to constantly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to climb on and off bulk trucks and rail cars for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 20 feet using proper PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to bulk loading trucks and rail cars with resin, liquid, or grain.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials to and from production lines, holding areas, and transport areas.
• Inspect and count materials and document key information.
• Shovel loose materials into containers for inspection.
• Perform general warehouse duties.
• Manually move and load bulk trucks and rail cars.
• Wear a harness to load a rail car or bulk truck approximately 20 feet in the air.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses and perfect attendance bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within and fosters employee growth.
• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Double-time pay on Sundays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed