Yard Driver at Plastipak

Jackson Center, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work 12-hour Night Shift 7pm-7am 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 (through work experience and/or a training program)

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Semi-Trailer DrivingYard ManagementTrailer SecuringInventory TrackingSAPSafety Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for the Yard Driver position?

The base pay is $20.50 per hour, plus $1.50 more per hour for night shift differential, and double-time pay on Sundays where you work 12 hours but get paid for 24.

What is the work schedule for this role?

It's a night shift schedule from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am with 12-hour shifts on a standard rotating 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2), and every other weekend off.

What qualifications are required for the Yard Driver job?

You need a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and a minimum of six months of experience driving semi-trailers through work or a training program, plus the ability to work 12-hour night shifts.

What benefits does Plastipak offer to Yard Drivers?

Benefits include wellness programs, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), EAP, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, paid time off, holidays, tuition assistance, and more; some are subject to eligibility.

What makes a strong candidate for the Yard Driver position at Plastipak?

Candidates with a valid driver's license, at least six months of semi-trailer driving experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to handle 12-hour night shifts on a rotating schedule will stand out, especially given the emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters
1967Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.
Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.
Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.
The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.
Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.
Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.
Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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