Manufacturing Production Technician

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is safe, extremely clean & climate-controlled.  And, we’re a strong company in a stable industry.  We’re hiring to keep up with our growth & expansion in our Champaign location.Shift:  Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 amStandard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off2 long-weekends per monthFull time is 15 working days per monthPay:  Earn $22 per hour$21 per hour+ $1.00 more per hour for night shiftWe OfferConsistent SchedulesJob SecurityClean & Climate-Controlled FacilityCareer GrowthYou WillOperate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).Complete basic machine maintenance.Check product quality.Participate in training to learn new skills.You Have:Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.  Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.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.