Production Technician (Off Shift

Job Overview

As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands in a clean, food‑grade and climate‑controlled facility. You will work in a safe environment and support our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

• Operate a variety of top‑of‑the‑line injection, extrusion or blow‑molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor equipment and make adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights and dimensions, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Collaborate with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.
• Engage in formal and side‑by‑side training, with opportunities for career advancement.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician in high‑volume production.
• Working knowledge of injection, extrusion or blow‑molding equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Monday through Friday on 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends as needed.

• Base pay of $21.00 per hour, up to $26.25 per hour with shift differentials ($0.75 for 2nd shift, $1.25 for night shift).
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and profit‑sharing.
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year with subsequent increases.
• Paid company holidays.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance and Sons and Daughters scholarship program.
• Travel assistance and employee discount programs (subject to eligibility).

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