Material Handler

Plastipak Packaging • Pineville, LA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Operator, you operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers for leading brands. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

Requirements

• Ability to work 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner
• Assure quality standards are always met by inspecting & removing products with visual defects
• Pack products for distribution
• Clean & maintain equipment to assure optimal operating performance
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED