Process Technician - Military Veterans
at Plastipak Packaging
As a Process Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We're also proud to be recognized as an America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer
- Set Schedules: Fixed shift assignments on days or nights (no back and forth!) and a 2-week rotating schedule pattern, working 12hr shifts, equates to only 15 working days per month as a full-time associate!
- Peace of Mind: We've been in the community for 20 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
- Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
- Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
You Will
- Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment
- Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
- Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
- Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
You Have
- Ability to work the following schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm or 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This equates to two 3-day weekends off every month!
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience operating production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and basic mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pineville, LA
A global leader in the science of flexible packaging and barrier technology, Plastipak has instituted packaging enhancements that continue to set industry standards. Our manufacturing competencies span the full gamut of customer requirements, affording consumers the latest in packaging design, labeling, filling and delivery. Direct links into our supply chain allow customers quick access to information supporting material planning, quality assurance and inventory control.
Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
- PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
- 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
- DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- TELEMEDICINE
- PET INSURANCE
- TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
What Happens After I Apply?
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