Machine Operator - Earn $18.50

ZipRecruiter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team in Champaign, Illinois. You will operate machinery to manufacture plastic containers, maintain quality standards, and contribute to a culture of safety and stability in the workplace. Full-time associates enjoy competitive pay starting at $18.50 per hour, with ample opportunities for growth and an excellent benefits package, making it an ideal position for those seeking a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for manufacturing plastic containers.
• Inspect and pack products ensuring quality standards.
• Maintain and clean equipment for optimal performance.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Electrical ability

Technical/machine operation ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Machine Operator, you operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers for leading brands. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!
• Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I-57 and I-72!

You Will

• Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner
• Assure quality standards are always met by inspecting & removing products with visual defects
• Pack products for distribution
• Clean & maintain equipment to assure optimal operating performance
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

• Ability to work 6:45 pm - 7:15 am or 6:45 am - 7:15 pm on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

• $18.50 per hour
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hour

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
• 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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