Macro Plastics, a division of IPL, is the world’s largest manufacturer of bulk plastic containers. Based in Kentucky with sales and manufacturing facilities located worldwide, providing innovative business solutions for the agricultural, food processing, retail, and industrial markets.
Macro Plastics is currently recruiting for a high-performing Forklift Driver to join our dynamic team in Shelbyville, KY. The ideal candidate will be reliable, eager to learn and be a team-player and will be responsible for keeping production stocked with raw materials and accessories and to remove from production finished goods and load outgoing product.
General Responsibilities:
- Unload and load all finished goods, raw materials and accessories in a safe efficient manner, without damage to the product.
- Ensure accurate inventory counts.
- Provide a final quality check is performed on all finished goods before being stored or shipped.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained and in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to follow safety, quality and forklift operation standards.
- Experience
- 3 years experience as a forklift driver
- 3 years experience working in a manufacturing machine operation atmosphere
- Certifications
- Forklift Driver Certification
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Adaptable to all weather conditions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including variable starting times, overtime and/or weekends/holidays;
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that requires contact with high noise and heat levels, dust, grease, oil and other substances;
- Must follow safe work practices, including using required personal protection equipment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Based on Experience.
- Bonus Potential.
- Great benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Vacation time and more.
Macro Plastics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Macro Plastics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelbyville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations