Process Technician - Night Shift - $20.50 hr+ based on experience at Plastipak

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Plastipak Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work 7:00 pm – 7:00 am & a schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Experience operating Sidell or similar make of machines
  • Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability
  • Able to operate a computer to enter & retrieve data
  • Strong interpersonal skills & desire to be a productive team member
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

  • Operate automated blow-molding and injection-molding equipment in a safe manner
  • Monitor & troubleshoot equipment, making adjustments & repairs to assure optimal production/operating performance
  • Assure customer requirements are always met by performing quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights & dimensions
  • Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

Skills

blow-molding equipment
injection-molding equipment
Sidell machines
equipment troubleshooting
quality checks
mechanical aptitude
electrical aptitude
computer data entry

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

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.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters
1967Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.
Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.
Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.
The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.
Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.
Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.
Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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