Packaging Technician

Placon Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating 12-hour shift

Night shift differential

Stable full-time hours

Overtime built-in

Yearly salary progression

Job summary

Placon seeks a dependable Packaging Technician for our Madison, WI facility to inspect and package parts to specification, operate finishing equipment, and ensure quality and safety standards. Training is provided if you have no experience.

We offer a rotating 12‑hour schedule with day and night shifts, competitive base pay starting at $19/hour plus a night differential. Benefits include stable full‑time hours and opportunities for growth within production, quality, and process support.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English for training, safety, and quality.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to identify color variation in materials (required for Print Department work).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Safety aware

Independent worker

Job description

Packaging Technician

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.

Night shift differentials:

• 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.