General Production - JC South

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Jackson Center (OH); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Résumé du poste

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking an extrusion operator at our Ohio manufacturing site. You will operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, adjust machine settings, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure high-quality plastic containers.

You will contribute to safety, reliability, and waste-reduction efforts while expanding your skills through hands-on training and internal advancement opportunities. The role supports a long-standing, growth-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines is a plus.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust production machine settings to ensure high-quality production.
• Troubleshoot machines and equipment; perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Check product quality to meet customer specifications (weights, dimensions).
• Collaborate with the team to drive continuous production improvements in safety, reliability, quality and waste reduction.
• Expand skills with hands-on training and manufacturing career development opportunities.

Connaissances

Mechanical inclination

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Lifting 50 lbs

Outils

Extrusion machines

Blow molding machines

Description du poste

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 Job

• Work 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 Doing

• Operate 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 Team

• Ability 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 Earn

Depending 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.

Benefits Package

• 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 *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com