Manufacturing Production Technician

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is safe, extremely clean & climate-controlled. And, we’re a strong company in a stable industry. We’re hiring to keep up with our growth & expansion in our Champaign location.

Shift: Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am

• Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• 2 long-weekends per month
• Full time is 15 working days per month

Pay: Earn $22 per hour

• $21 per hour
• + $1.00 more per hour for night shift

We Offer

• Consistent Schedules
• Job Security
• Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility
• Career Growth

You Will

• Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.
• Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).
• Complete basic machine maintenance.
• Check product quality.
• Participate in training to learn new skills.

You Have:

• Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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