Quality Technician

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotion from within

Premium pay & benefits

Convenient location near I-57/I-72

Wellness programs

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & V

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure customer specifications and our high quality standards are met across plastic container production. You’ll join a team focused on delivering top-quality packaging in a collaborative environment.

You will inspect, measure, and verify product conformance on the lab, floor, and in the warehouse, while engaging with colleagues to ensure quality and participate in extensive on-the-job training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches.
• Superior attention to detail in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality control methods

Attention to detail

Ability to stand/walk on production

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

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