Yard Driver

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH Until 10/7/2026 6+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

As a Plastipak Yard Driver, you safely & efficiently transport trailers across the external areas of the facility. Plastipak is an industry leader with a large operation in Jackson Center, Ohio recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

We Offer

  • Night Shift Schedule: 5:00 pm- 5:10 am 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2).  Plus, you have every other weekend off.
  • Get Paid More:  Earn double-time on Sundays!  You work 12 hours and get paid for 24.
  • Job Security: While others are laying off, we’re hiring! Enjoy long-term stability in a recession-resilient manufacturing industry.

You Will

  • Moves trailers from yard area into assigned docks and then secures/locks trailer to assure no movement until released.
  • Drops trailers into assigned yard areas.
  • Assists in daily yard inventory of trailers.
  • Responds as quickly as possible, but in a safe working manner, to all calls from warehouses.
  • Follows all company and local work rules, safety rules and policies, BOS work instructions and SAP standards and activities.

You Have

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

You’ll Earn

  • $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

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Operate yard trailers, secure and move trailers, assist with yard inventory, follow safety rules.

Job title

Yard Driver

Experience level

6+ months

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Jackson Center, Ohio; on-site work only

Salary

$21k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licenseexperience driving semi-trailers

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

trailer movementyard operations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jackson Center, OH 45334, USA

On-site City