Advanced Operator - Night Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
As an Advanced Production Technician, you will operate the conveying and drying equipment necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the Injection machines. At our company, we're committed to quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer
Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I57 and I-72!
You Will
Report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action
Operate dryers and other equipment to ensure uninterrupted flow of raw materials to the injection machines
Perform preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.
Perform regular checks and readings, and regularly monitors materials flows
Provide functional guidance to line Utilities as needed
You Have
Ability to work nights: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
Excellent mechanical skills, exhibited by related mechanical experience
Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
Familiarity with computer applications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
You’ll Earn
$21-23 an hour, based on experience
Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00
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
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