Packaging Technician

Placon Corp.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon Corporation in Springfield, MA is seeking a Full-Time Packaging Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing team focused on quality packaging, safety, and operational excellence. You will set up and operate packaging equipment, inspect products, follow SOPs, and help maintain daily output.

Ideal applicants have experience in production or packaging environments, strong attention to detail, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality inspections.
• Ability to operate or learn packaging machines and production equipment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform product inspection and quality control to ensure all packaging meets company standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Maintain production efficiency to meet daily output and performance goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production and packaging operations.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Join Placon Corporation as a Full-Time Packaging Technician and become part of a fast-paced manufacturing team focused on quality packaging, safety, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in production, packaging operations, or manufacturing environments who are eager to grow their career.

Compensation

Starting pay of $17.21 per hour.

• Team Members working 2nd shift qualify for .50 cents per hour.
• Team members working 3rd shift quality for .75 cents per hour.

Work Schedule

• 1st shift 7am-3pm (Mon – Fri)
• 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm (Mon – Fri)

Why Placon – You’ll Love it Here

• At Placon, we value integrity, innovation, and customer focus.
• As a Packaging Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality packaging solutions
• working in a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate packaging equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Perform product inspection and quality control to ensure all packaging meets company standards
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines
• Maintain production efficiency to meet daily output and performance goals
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production and packaging operations
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations

What You Bring

• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality inspections
• Ability to operate or learn packaging machines and production equipment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production goals

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.