Forklift Operator
Bata Plastics, Grand Rapids, MI
Forklift Operator at Bata Plastics, a plastic recycling facility in Grand Rapids, MI, paying $16.00 per hour with 40 hours per week. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Work is in an industrial warehouse with moderate to high noise and requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 27, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Bata Plastics is a full-service plastic recycling facility focused on sustainability. The Forklift Operator supplies raw materials to production lines, loads and unloads materials, builds and moves pallets, and tracks inventory using RF scanners. The role requires prior sit-down propane forklift experience and works across three available shifts.
Requirements
- Previous sit-down or propane forklift experience required
- Sit-down propane hilo: 2 years required
- Warehouse or production experience strongly preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Ability to work independently and on a team
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job details
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Pay
- $16 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Warehouse and Logistics
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated