Machine Operator​/Production Technician

Machine Operator / Production Technician - Pay starting at $22 per hour

Plastipak Production Technicians operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers in a clean & safe work environment. Associates take pride in maintaining our high quality standards & our positive team culture.

• Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month!
• Stability:
  Enjoy our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility with an industry leader identified as an essential business!
• Advancement:
  We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!
• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

• Operate automated blow-molding and injection-molding equipment in a safe manner.
• Monitor & troubleshoot equipment, making adjustments & repairs to assure optimal production/operating performance.
• Assure customer requirements are always met by performing quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights & dimensions.
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide variety of training & on-the-job experiences.

• Ability to work a schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 day off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat.
• Experience in blow-molding or injection molding is preferred.
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability.
• Able to operate a computer to enter & retrieve data.
• Strong interpersonal skills & desire to be a productive team member.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Plastics Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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