Forklift Operator- Nights

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - East Longmeadow, MA Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high-quality standards & our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

We Offer

  • Set Schedules:  12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
  • Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!

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, GED or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year of forklift experience. This can be through work experience &/or education & training
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

  • $17.90 & up, based on experience
  • Night shift includes a shift differential of $.50

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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About this role

Summary

Operate forklift to move materials, maintain inventory, and support warehouse operations.

Job title

Forklift Operator- Nights

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in East Longmeadow, MA, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$0k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

forklift experienceability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

forklift
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA

On-site City