Packer

Plastipak; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Packer for the 2nd or 3rd shift to operate equipment and produce plastic containers for leading brands. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As an Associate, you will inspect products for visual defects, maintain equipment, and participate in ongoing training to grow your knowledge and skills. A High School Diploma or GED is required; lifting up to 50 pounds may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability.
• Ability to use basic hand tools (wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner.
• Inspect and remove products with visual defects to assure quality.
• Clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal operating performance.
• Grow knowledge and skills through training and on-the-job experiences.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand tools usage

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As Packer, you operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers for leading brands. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

Set Schedules: We offer 8-hour shifts - Monday-Friday

Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!

You Will

Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner

Assure quality standards are always met by inspecting & removing products with visual defects

Clean & maintain equipment to assure optimal operating performance

Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

Ability to work 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift, training on 1st shift

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work

Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

$17.50/hr.

PLUS $1 per hour Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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