Machine Operator (Manufacturing / Production)

Looking for a stable, well-paying manufacturing job with growth opportunities? Want to work in a clean, climate-controlled production environment with cutting-edge equipment? You’re in the right place!

At Plastipak, we manufacture high-quality plastic containers for some of the biggest consumer brands out there. And while other companies are cutting back, we’re growing—which means we need great people like you to join our team!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Work fewer days – Our 12-hour shifts follow a 2-week cycle (3 days on week 1, then 4 days on week 2 + 2 weekends off per month.

Get paid more - Earn double-time on Sundays.

Job security – We’ve been part of this community for years, and we’re still growing and hiring when others are cutting back.

Grow your manufacturing career – We love promoting from within and supporting employees to advance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.

Monitor and adjust production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to ensure high-quality production.

Troubleshoot machines and equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.

Check product quality checks to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).

Collaborate with your team to drive continuous production improvements in safety, reliability, quality and waste reduction.

Expand your skills with hands-on training and manufacturing career development opportunities.

What You Bring to the Team

Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule with every other weekend off.

At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.

Mechanical inclination.

Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines and equipment is a plus!

Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus!

Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What You’ll Earn

Depending on your experience, your base hourly pay is $20+ or more

$1.50 more per hour for Night Shift

Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (regular schedules are every other Sunday). That’s 12 hours’ worth of extra pay every 2-week pay period.

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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