What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Plastipak?
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
- 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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