Plastic Packaging Production Operator & Quality Inspector

Pretium Packaging; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Technician Operator for our Hazleton, PA facility. You will start up and run multiple packaging machines, monitor set points, perform minor maintenance, and ensure proper materials are used on the line.

You will conduct quality inspections, document issues, and maintain a clean, safe work area. 1–3 years of packaging/plastics machine experience and HS diploma with basic mechanical training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education required plus mechanical training on packaging equipment.
• 1–3 years of experience operating packaging/plastics machinery.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; basic CNC awareness.

Responsibilities

• Start up production machines and verify set points.
• Operate extrusion and injection molding and labeling equipment.
• Clean filters, perform minor maintenance, purge machines.
• Inspect quality samples during running.
• Record production data and document issues.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Basic Math

Geometry

CNC basics

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma

Mechanical training

Packaging equipment training

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Label machine

Pad printer

Silk-screen

Lining machine

Extrusion machines

Injection mold machine

Job description

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Technician Operator for our Hazleton, PA facility. You will start up and run multiple packaging machines, monitor set points, perform minor maintenance, and ensure proper materials are used on the line.

You will conduct quality inspections, document issues, and maintain a clean, safe work area. 1–3 years of packaging/plastics machine experience and HS diploma with basic mechanical training are preferred.