Process Technician

Plastipak Packaging•Pineville, LA

22h

About The Position

As a Process Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. We Offer Set Schedules : Fixed 12-hour shift assignments on days or nights with a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. This equates to two 3-day weekends off every month! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 20 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty! Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within! Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience operating production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and basic mechanical aptitude.
Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment
Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions