Forklift Operator

Plastipak Packaging•Dundee, MI

11d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Tech is seeking a Forklift Operator for our facility in Dundee, MI. In this role, you will be assist in all warehousing activities and ensure that all phases of facility shipping, storage, and receiving operations are completed in a safe and efficient manner. This is a Direct Hire position. Job Title: Forklift Operator Location: Dundee, MI Pay: $18.75/hr Shift: Days 7am-7:30pm on a 3-2-2-3 schedule What’s in it for you? Direct Hire: Permanent placement that offers 401k, PTO, and medical benefits Bonus Opportunities: We offer referral bonuses & perfect attendance bonuses Advancement: We promote from within and foster employee growth Over Time: Time and a half for anything over 40 hours. All Sundays are Double Time What you’ll be doing: Ensures that the Plants Safety requirements, Quality Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times. Perform in the work flow and daily work functions of the warehouse Responsibilities include training employees; resolving problems in cooperation with Warehouse Lead Works with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to assure product flow for daily requirements are met Manages inbound and out bounds daily wither over road, rail, or bulk Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists associates in solving work problems by listening and being attentive to their needs and informs Warehouse Lead of all issues. Properly completes assigned paperwork and reviews paperwork to make sure it is correct Safely operates forklift in both the warehouse and production areas Functions within the ISO/Team Environment Ensures forklift fleet is properly maintained Assures the internal and external flow of raw materials and finished product are maintained to meet production and customer requirements Be in a harness to load a rail car or bulk truck approximately 20’ in the air. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws Fills in for Warehouse Leads as needed Miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Requirements

Related Warehouse and Shipping Experience of 1 year or more in a Team Lead Role
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers
Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to weather elements
Able to work at heights, up to 20' using proper PPE

Nice To Haves

Desirable experience related to resin, liquid, or grain
Bulk Loading of Trucks and Rail
Exposure to managing paperwork such as BOLs and load sheets

Responsibilities

Ensures that the Plants Safety requirements, Quality Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times.
Perform in the work flow and daily work functions of the warehouse
Responsibilities include training employees; resolving problems in cooperation with Warehouse Lead
Works with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to assure product flow for daily requirements are met
Manages inbound and out bounds daily wither over road, rail, or bulk
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists associates in solving work problems by listening and being attentive to their needs and informs Warehouse Lead of all issues.
Properly completes assigned paperwork and reviews paperwork to make sure it is correct
Safely operates forklift in both the warehouse and production areas
Functions within the ISO/Team Environment
Ensures forklift fleet is properly maintained
Assures the internal and external flow of raw materials and finished product are maintained to meet production and customer requirements
Be in a harness to load a rail car or bulk truck approximately 20’ in the air.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
Fills in for Warehouse Leads as needed
Miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Benefits

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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