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Plastipak provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing, 80 hours of paid time off in the first year with increases, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and various insurance options like life, disability, and pet insurance.
The position offers set schedules with 12-hour or 8-hour shifts and a unique rotating standard schedule, specifically for the night shift.
Required skills include experience with industrial maintenance, knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, strong mechanical knowledge with troubleshooting ability, and the ability to understand technical documents like manuals and blueprints. Experience with NISSEI manufacturing equipment is preferred.
Plastipak offers a safe and supportive work environment in a food-grade clean and climate-controlled facility, with a positive team-oriented culture and a strong promote-from-within practice.
Strong candidates have experience with NISSEI equipment or industrial maintenance, knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting, physical ability to lift 75 pounds and work at heights, plus a desire to grow skills in a team environment.
Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions
Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.