Join Pretium Packaging

What We Offer-

Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Ongoing Training & Development
Team-Oriented, Safety-Focused Culture

Position Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Production & Equipment Operation

Operate, monitor, and adjust assigned production equipment to meet production goals and quality standards
Perform machine changeovers, start-ups, and basic troubleshooting
Review machine performance and operating conditions with the previous shift
Ensure production equipment is running efficiently and producing quality products
Perform routine equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities
Report equipment concerns, mechanical issues, or maintenance needs promptly

Quality Assurance

Conduct quality inspections and checks to ensure products meet specifications
Document machine adjustments, process changes, and quality issues
Identify and address product defects and production concerns
Follow all quality procedures and work instructions

Material Handling & Housekeeping

Monitor and maintain required levels of raw materials
Keep assigned equipment and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris
Follow all housekeeping standards and plant cleanliness requirements

Safety

Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns immediately
Participate in safety initiatives and training programs

Additional Responsibilities

Follow plant job specifications and task requirements
Support overtime, plant shutdowns, and special projects as needed
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Perform additional duties as assigned

Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities

Monitor and verify activities to ensure products meet food safety and quality requirements
Follow all company food safety, GMP, and quality assurance procedures
Ensure product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary conditions following maintenance or production activities
Accurately complete all required food safety and quality documentation
Immediately report any food safety, quality, or process concerns to supervision

Responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

Qualifications Required

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1–2 years of manufacturing, machine operation, or production experience preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic computer skills
Ability to follow written instructions, procedures, and production specifications

Preferred

Plastics manufacturing experience
Packaging industry experience
Experience performing machine set-ups and changeovers
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods
Bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift
Use hands for handling equipment, tools, and materials
Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule
Close vision required for inspections and quality checks

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment with:

Production machinery and moving equipment
Moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection required)
Temperature variations common to manufacturing facilities
Exposure to plastics manufacturing processes

Safety is our top priority, and all employees are expected to follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Why Pretium Packaging?

At Pretium Packaging, you'll join a company that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for long-term career growth in a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

Apply today and become part of a team that helps create innovative packaging solutions used every day across North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pretium Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Safety Inspections
Machine Setups for Production Runs
Plastic Extrusion Experience
Injection Molding Experience
Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Injection Molding Machine (Toyo, Milacron, Toshiba, Niigata, Arburg, Van Dorn, Engel, Husky, Nissei, Sodick, Sumitomo, Haitian, Bole)
Extrusion Machine
Blow Molding Machine