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Machine Operator / Production Technician - Pay starting at $22 per hour

Plastipak and Careers
Mc Calla, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
Plastipak Production Technicians operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers in a clean & safe work environment. Associates take pride in maintaining our high quality standards & our positive team culture.
We Offer
  • Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month!
  • Stability: Enjoy our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility with an industry leader identified as an essential business!
  • Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!
  • Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!
You Will
  • Operate automated blow-molding and injection-molding equipment in a safe manner
  • Monitor & troubleshoot equipment, making adjustments & repairs to assure optimal production/operating performance
  • Assure customer requirements are always met by performing quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights & dimensions
  • Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences
You Have
  • Ability to work a schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 day off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat
  • Experience in blow-molding or injection molding is preferred.
  • Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
  • Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability.
  • Able to operate a computer to enter & retrieve data
  • Strong interpersonal skills & desire to be a productive team member
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
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 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
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