Machine Operator - Night Shift

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent Work Schedules

Job Security

Safe, Clean & Climate-Controlled Fac

Promotion Opportunities

Health Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Plastipak in Champaign is seeking a Machine Operator to safely operate machinery, pull defective items, and pack products for distribution in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The role follows a rotating schedule with nights (6:45pm–7:15am) and includes ongoing training and opportunities for promotion.

Pay starts at $19.50 per hour, with a night shift differential of $1.00. Benefits are available as part of the Plastipak Associate program.

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability. You like working with your hands, fixing things, etc.
• Dependability & pride in a job well-done.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate machines & equipment.
• Pull products with defects.
• Pack products for distribution.
• Keep equipment clean.
• Learn new skills through ongoing training.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Dependability

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Plastipak in Champaign is growing & hiring. We manufacture packaging for products you use every day. Our facility is extremely clean, safe & climate-controlled. Joining us as a Machine Operator is a great way to get started with Plastipak.

Shift: Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am

• Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• Includes 2 long-weekends every month
• Full time schedules are 15 working days a month

Pay: Earn $19.50 per hour

• $18.50 per hour
• Plus $1.00 more for night shift differential

We Offer

• Consistent Work Schedules
• Job Security
• Safe, Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility
• Promotion Opportunities

You Will

• Safely operate machines & equipment.
• Pull products with defects.
• Pack products for distribution.
• Keep equipment clean.
• Learn new skills through ongoing training.

You Have

• Mechanical ability. You like working with your hands, fixing things, etc.
• Dependability & pride in a job well-done.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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