Lead Forklift Operator
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator
Lead Forklift Operator
Join Plastipak as a Lead Forklift Operator.
LocationJackson Center, OH
ShiftNight Shift. 5:00 pm - 5:10 am. Shifts are 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating 2-week cycle (3 days on the first week, and 4 days on the second week). You have every other weekend off.
Responsibilities- Working alongside the team, set the example of excellent forklift operations in the transport of raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas.
- Coordinate Forklift Operator / Material Handler work assignments to uphold safety, quality and productivity standards.
- Provide on-the-job training and mentoring for new hires and experienced team members.
- Develop your leadership skills, positioning you for further promotional opportunities.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of forklift operation and warehouse experience in a manufacturing work environment.
- Proficiency using a computer system performing tasks, including data entry, completing transactions, retrieving and updating documents.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Proficiency using an RF scanner.
- Experience providing on-the-job training & task guidance to others.
- Past experience that demonstrates your leadership potential (this can be through work or other experience).
- Ability to lift & move up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
You’ll Earn $21.75+ or more, based on experience. This includes a night shift differential of $1.50 per hour. Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). That’s 12 hours of extra pay.
Benefits- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
- * Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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