Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health insurance (medical, dental, & V

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid time off (80 hours first year)

Paid company holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor processes, adjust parameters, and ensure products meet weight and dimensional specifications.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and quality while supporting career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing production.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion & blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings to maintain high-quality bottles.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specifications.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety and scrap reduction.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics

Job description

## Production TechnicianApplylocations: Plastipak - Keasbey, NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ24067As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.**We Offer:*** **Set Schedules**: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!* **Stability & Growth:** We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!* **Comfort:** Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!* **State-of-the-Art Equipment:** Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!**As a Production Technician, You Will:*** Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment* Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers* Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance* Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions* Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction* Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement**This Is A Great Fit If You Have:*** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent* A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production* Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred* Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge* Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve**Pay & Shift*** Nights: 6:30pm-7:00am (3-2-2-3 Schedule)* $24/hrAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:* Wellness Programs* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision* EAP, Employee Assistance Program* Life Insurance* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term* Accidental Insurance* 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* Caregiving via Care.com* 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 EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.