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Summer Material Handler / Forklift Driver

Plastipak
Westland, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025
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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