Line Technician 2nd & 3rd Shift

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is hiring a Line Technician to operate blow molding and extrusion equipment in our Medina, Ohio facility. You will help manufacture plastic containers for leading brands, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

We offer stability, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 pounds; basic computer skills and hand-tool proficiency are a plus.

Qualifications

• Operate finishing equipment safely in bottle production.
• Inspect products for visual defects and remove non-conforming items.
• Pack finished products for distribution.
• Clean and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow skills.
• Proficient with basic hand tools and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow molding and extrusion equipment for plastic containers.
• Ensure product quality through visual inspection.
• Pack finished items for distribution.
• Clean and maintain equipment to ensure peak performance.
• Engage in on-the-job training and skill enhancement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join a company dedicated to producing high-quality plastic containers for leading brands. Our team takes pride in maintaining exceptional product standards and fostering a positive, safety-focused work environment. We are proud to be recognized as one of Americas Safest Companies by EHS Today.

As a Line Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers. This role is critical to ensuring the quality of plastic bottles and containers through the operation of advanced blow molding and extrusion machines. The ideal candidate has an eagerness to learn, is detail-orientated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer:

• Stability & Growth: Promote-from-within culture providing stable employment even during market uncertainties

• Advancement Opportunities: Clear pathways for career growth

• Competitive Rewards: Premium pay and comprehensive benefits packages

You Have:

• Safely operate equipment in the finishing stages of bottle production

• Ensure product quality by inspecting for visual defects and removing non-conforming items

• Pack finished products for distribution

• Clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance

• Enhance skills through diverse training and on-the-job learning opportunities

You Will:

• Mechanical aptitude preferred

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn

• Proficiency with basic hand tools

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations

Shift & Pay:

2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm ($19.50/hr)

3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am ($19.00/hr)

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• 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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