Packaging Technician

Placon Corp.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

182 days off per year

3-day weekends every other week

Overtime built-in—8 hours every two

Job summary

Placon is seeking a dependable Packaging Technician to work in our Madison, WI facility as part of our thermoforming operations. You’ll inspect and package parts to specification, operate finishing equipment, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

We provide training if you have no experience and offer a path to growth in a fast-paced environment. Starting base pay is $19.00/hr with a 1.14/hr night differential on rotating 12-hour nights ($20.14/hr).

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level required for training, safety, and quality.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify color variation in materials (required for Print Department work).

Responsibilities

• Packaging products to meet quality standards.
• Apply labels, maintain case sequence, and use case tapers.
• Verify material for disposal or regrind and remove recycling tubs.
• Follow dispatches, print work orders, and process skid/hold tags.
• Complete Oracle transactions and perform rework as needed.
• Identify and report quality issues; read drawings and packaging specs.
• Maintain clean work areas, follow 5S, and use required PPE.
• Participate in Good Catch safety activities and follow GMP/SQF practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Quality awareness

Job description

Placon is seeking a dependable Packaging Technician to work in our Madison, WI facility in support of our thermoforming operations. You’ll be responsible for inspecting and packaging parts to specification, operating finishing equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. If you enjoy active, hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment, this role is a great fit. No experience? We will train you.

Compensation

Starting base pay is $19.00/hr.

• Rotational 12-hours Nights: $19.00 base + $1.14/hr. shift differential = $20.14/hr.

Team Members on the rotating night schedule earn up to an additional $2,608.32 per year – or $100.32 more per bi‑weekly paycheck – compared to day shift.

Work Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2-2-3 rotational 12-hours
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 2-2-3 rotational 12-hours

Benefits of working a Rotational 12-hour shift:

• More time off: Enjoy 182 days off per year (double a traditional 8-hour schedule)
• Long weekends: 3-day weekend every other week
• Built-In overtime: 8 hours of overtime every two weeks
• Consistent full-time work with predictable time off

Why Placon – You’ll Love It Here

• Packaging Technicians use hands‑on technical work where your attention to detail matters
• Opportunities to grow in production, quality, and process support
• Modern equipment and strong team collaboration
• Competitive pay, benefits, and stable full‑time hours
• A culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Packaging Technicians will inspect and package products to meet quality standards
• Apply labels, maintain case sequence, and use case tapers
• Verify material for disposal or regrind and remove recycling tubs
• Follow dispatches, print work orders, and process skid/hold tags
• Complete Oracle transactions and perform rework as needed
• Identify and report quality issues; read drawings and packaging specs
• Maintain clean work areas, follow 5S, and use required PPE
• Participate in Good Catch safety activities and follow GMP/SQF practices

What You Bring

• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level required for training, safety, and quality
• Ability to identify color variation in materials (required for Print Department work)
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to handle differing opinions and resolve conflict professionally while upholding The Placon Way

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.