Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging•Jackson Center, OH

7d•$20

About The Position

At Plastipak, we manufacture the plastic packaging you for products you use every day, from your go-to Ken’s Salad Dressing to your favorite PepsiCo and Arizona Iced Tea beverages. And, while other companies are cutting jobs, we’re hiring and investing in the future. With predictable schedules, strong benefits and real opportunities to move up, there’s stability here you can feel, in an industry that’s dependable. Why You’ll Love This Job Steady Work, Steady Pay: Count on predictable 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Double-Time Pay on Sundays: Work 12 hours every other Sunday and receive 24 hours of pay. Support from Day One: Start with thorough, structured training, mentorship from more senior Techs and managers who are ready to help, we’re here to help you succeed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment.
A knack for working with your hands and solving mechanical problems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment is a plus, but not required.
Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics or electromechanical systems helps too.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion and blow-molding production machines to keep production moving smoothly.
Adjust machine settings for heat, cooling and pressure, as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment and handle basic maintenance tasks.
Check product quality to ensure everything meets customer standards.
Work as part of a shift team to solve problems and improve processes.
Keep learning and growing with on-the-job training and Plastipak Academy courses.