Night-Shift Production Technician — Clean, Stable Plant

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

EAP

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is seeking a production operator to join the Nights shift from 6:45pm–7:15am on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule. You will operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines, monitor heat and water cooling, adjust settings, and perform basic maintenance while ensuring product quality.

The position requires at least 1 year in a high-volume production environment, with strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a high-volume production environment.
• 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift on a 3-2-2-3 cycle.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings (heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure).
• Perform basic machine maintenance.
• Check product quality.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn new skills.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is seeking a production operator to join the Nights shift from 6:45pm–7:15am on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule. You will operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines, monitor heat and water cooling, adjust settings, and perform basic maintenance while ensuring product quality.

The position requires at least 1 year in a high-volume production environment, with strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.