Yard Driver role moving and positioning semi-trailers around Plastipak’s facility and docks, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Plastipak is an industry-leading packaging manufacturer with a large Ohio operation recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies. Standout perk: double-time pay on Sundays plus a night-shift differential on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
- Double-time pay on Sundays
- Every other weekend off
- Comprehensive benefits and 401(k) match
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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