Packaging Technician - Rotational 12-Hour Shifts + Benefits

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 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).