Backup Yard Driver

As a Backup Yard Driver, you safely & efficiently move materials between the warehouse and production areas using a forklift, as well as transport trailers across the external areas of the facility as needed. Plastipak is an industry leader with a large operation in Jackson Center, Ohio recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

• Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.

• Load and unload trucks for Shipping & Receiving

• Act as a backup to move trailers from yard area into assigned docks and then secures/locks trailer to assure no movement until released.

• Follows all company and local work rules, safety rules and policies, BOS work instructions and SAP standards and activities.

• Ability to work 12-hour Night Shift 5pm-5:10am on a 3-2-2-3 Schedule

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Valid Driver's License

• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience

• Minimum of six months of experience driving semi-trailers. This can be through work experience &/or a training program.

• $20.50 per hour

• $1.50 more per hour for night shift differential

• 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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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