Quality Technician

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Excellent benefits program

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure customer specifications and company quality standards are met across production operations. This role involves lab, floor, and warehouse inspections, measuring dimensions, and collaborating with colleagues to confirm product conformance.

The position offers a night shift schedule with discounting, a base rate of $18.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to walk/stand on production floor for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of in-process product and finished plastics in the lab, on the production floor, and in the warehouse.
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and performance against customer specifications.
• Regularly engage with associates about product conformance.
• Grow knowledge and skills through training and on-the-job experiences.

Skills

Quality inspections

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Communication with associates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Quality control equipment

Job description

As a Quality Technician, you ensure customer specifications & our company high standards of quality are met throughout our plastic container production operations. You'll join our team of collaborative associates focused on producing the best quality packaging in the industry.

We Offer

• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!
• Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off of I-57 and I-72!
• Stability: We've been in the community for many years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

You Will

• Conduct quality inspections of in-process product & finished plastic containers in the lab, on the production floor & in the warehouse to evaluate product quality
• Use measuring instruments to measure dimensions & performance criteria's adherence to customer specifications
• Regularly engage with Associates about product conformance
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

• Ability to work Night Shift 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to walk & stand on production floor throughout work shift with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

• $18.00 per hour
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hour

As 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 Employer

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