Manufacturing Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift

## Manufacturing Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift Apply:
Plastipak - Alsip, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 26, 2026 (15 days left to apply):
REQ
24470

As a Manufacturing Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands.  At our company, we take pride in maintaining our 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.
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* ** Stability & Growth:
** We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
* ** State-of-the-Art Equipment:
** Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!
* *** Opportunity:
*** Advance your skills & career as we look to promote from within!
** As a Manufacturing Technician, 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 Plastipak 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
** This Is A Great Fit If You Have:
*** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
* A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production
* Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
* Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
** Pay & Shift**$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr (Depending on experience)
* 2nd: 3:50pm-12:00am ($1 shift differential)
* 3rd: 11:50p-8:00am ($1 shift differential)
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
* 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