Lead Forklift Operator

Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: New Bremen
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

If you are an experienced Forklift Operator with a desire to expand your scope by setting the example and guiding others to be successful, join Plastipak as a Lead Forklift Operator. Location Jackson Center, OH Lima, OH Night Shift ?This is a night shift position, 6:45 pm - 7:15 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. You Will 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. You Have 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. 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 Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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