Looking for a stable, well-paying manufacturing job with growth opportunities? Want to work in a clean, climate-controlled production environment with cutting-edge equipment? You’re in the right place!At Plastipak, we manufacture high-quality plastic containers for some of the biggest consumer brands out there. And while other companies are cutting back, we’re growing—which means we need great people like you to join our team!Why You’ll Love This JobWork fewer days – Our 12-hour shifts follow a 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2 + 2 weekends off per month.Get paid more - Earn double-time on Sundays.Job security – We’ve been part of this community for years, and we’re still growing and hiring when others are cutting back.Grow your manufacturing career – We love promoting from within and supporting employees to advance.What You’ll Be DoingOperate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.Monitor and adjust production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to ensure high-quality production.Troubleshoot machines and equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.Check product quality checks to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).Collaborate with your team to drive continuous production improvements in safety, reliability, quality and waste reduction.Expand your skills with hands-on training and manufacturing career development opportunities.What You Bring to the TeamAbility to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule with every other weekend off.At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.  Mechanical inclination.Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines and equipment is a plus!Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus!Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.What You’ll EarnDepending on your experience, your base hourly pay is $20+ or more$1.50 more per hour for Night Shift Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday).  That’s 12 hours’ worth of extra pay every 2-week pay period.As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.