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Machine Operator
Job in
Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois, 61866, USA
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to run high-speed manufacturing equipment producing rigid plastic containers. You will set up, operate, and adjust machines, monitor line performance, perform quality checks, and complete basic mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Responsibilities include following detailed work instructions, recording production data, and safely handling materials and finished goods. You'll support housekeeping and 5S standards while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and production teams.
This role operates in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with opportunities to learn advanced manufacturing and recycling technologies.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate high-speed plastic packaging machinery
- Monitor production lines and adjust settings to maintain quality and efficiency
- Perform routine quality inspections and measurements on finished products
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and escalate complex problems
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment
- Record production data, downtime, and material usage accurately
- Handle raw materials and finished goods, including loading and unloading
- Maintain clean, organized work area and support 5
- S/continuous improvement
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to meet targets
- Follow work instructions, SOPs, and company policies consistently
Required Skills
- Machine operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Quality inspection and measurement
- Basic equipment setup and changeovers
- Reading work instructions and SOPs
- Production data entry and documentation
- Safety and OSHA awareness
- Material handling
- Lockout/Tagout awareness5
- S and continuous improvement practices
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