Job Description

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is safe, extremely clean & climate-controlled. And, we’re a strong company in a stable industry. We’re hiring to keep up with our growth & expansion in our Champaign location.

Shift:Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am

• Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• 2 long-weekends per month
• Full time is 15 working days per month

Pay: Earn $22 per hour

• $21 per hour
• + $1.00 more per hour for night shift

We Offer

• Consistent Schedules
• Job Security
• Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility
• Career Growth

You Will

• Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.
• Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).
• Complete basic machine maintenance.
• Check product quality.
• Participate in training to learn new skills.

You Have:

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

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.

• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.

• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

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

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Measuring and Quoting
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Labeling Systems
• Packaging Machines
• Wrapping Machines
• Injection Molding Machine
• Industrial Controls
• Extrusion Machine
• Palletizer
• Blow Molding Machine
• Box Folding Machine