Production Technician - 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

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

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.