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Production Technician - Earn $20+ - Military Veterans

at Plastipak Packaging

As a Plastipak Process Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At Plastipak, 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: 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule or 8 hour shift!
  • Stability: Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring!
  • Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
  • Convenience: We're located right off W. Smith Road near the Medina County Fairgrounds!

You Will
  • Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean & safe 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
  • Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
  • Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement

You Have
  • Ability to work 12 hour shifts. Days: 7A-7P or Nights: 7P-7A or 8 hour shifts!
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production
  • Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
  • Ability to use hand tools to perform mechanical tasks
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You'll Earn
  • $20+, based on experience
  • Nights includes a shift differential of $2.00


    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

    In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

    Medina, OH

    Plastipak Packaging

    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?

    Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Plastipak job posting, you will either be re-directed to fill out an application on Plastipak's career page or be given a confirmation of submission.  If you get redirected, please complete the application on the career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once Plastipak reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

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