Join Plastipak Champaign
Be part of a growth-focused team in a safe, extremely clean, climate-controlled facility. We’re expanding in Champaign and need hands-on operators who thrive in high-volume production.
What you will do
- Operate extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Set, monitor, and fine-tune heat control, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressure.
- Perform basic machine maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Verify product quality through regular checks.
- Participate in training to sharpen and expand skills.
What we offer
- Consistent Schedules
- Job Security
- Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility
- Career Growth
Schedule details
Nights: 6:45 pm – 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 base
- + $1.00 per hour night shift premium
What you bring
- Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.
- At least 1 year in a high-volume production environment.
- At least 1 year operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
- Foundational knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
- Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Proficiencies
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Measuring and Quoting
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Packaging Experience
- Meets Physical Requirements
- Basic Computer Skills
Machines & technologies
- Labeling Systems
- Packaging Machines
- Wrapping Machines
- Injection Molding Machine
- Industrial Controls
- Extrusion Machine
- Palletizer
- Blow Molding Machine
- Box Folding Machine