Advanced Production Technician - Night Shift

As an Advanced Production Technician, you will play a vital role in operating our conveying and drying equipment, ensuring a consistent supply of raw materials for our Injection machines. We pride ourselves on delivering quality products while sustaining a positive team culture and maintaining our recognition as one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.

• Set Schedules: Enjoy 12-hour shifts with a rotating 2-week schedule of 3 days on and 4 days off, totaling only 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
• Stability & Growth: We promote from within, providing a secure job during market fluctuations!
• Convenience: Our food‑grade clean & climate‑controlled facility is conveniently located right off I57 and I-72!

• Report any food safety issues to authorized personnel for prompt action.
• Operate dryers and relevant equipment, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials to the injection machines.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.
• Perform regular checks and readings, actively monitoring material flows.
• Provide functional guidance to line Utilities as needed.

• Ability to work nights: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off, enabling 2 weekends off per month with a 3‑day weekend!
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills demonstrated through related experience.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently.
• Familiarity with using computer applications.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• $21‑23 an hour, depending on experience.
• Night shift workers receive a shift differential of $1.00.

As a Plastipak Associate, you will benefit from a comprehensive package, including:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage:
  Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:
  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours in the first year, with increases thereafter
• 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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