Production Operator

As a Process Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. We take pride in maintaining high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. Job Responsibilities You will: Operate a variety of top‑of‑the‑line extrusion & blow‑molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate‑controlled environment Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance Assure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction Grow your skills through formal & side‑by‑side training, and have opportunities for career advancement Schedule: 6:30pm – 7:00am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3‑day weekend. Qualifications Ability to work the schedule detailed above High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high‑volume production Working knowledge of extrusion or blow‑molding equipment is preferred Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical fundamentals Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve Benefits 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plastipak Packaging, Inc