Production Technician
Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Bellefontaine
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
At Plastipak, we manufacture the plastic packaging you for
products you use every day, from your go-to Ken’s Salad Dressing to
your favorite PepsiCo and Arizona Iced Tea beverages. And, while
other companies are cutting jobs, we’re hiring and investing in the
future. With predictable schedules, strong benefits and real
opportunities to move up, there’s stability here you can feel, in
an industry that’s dependable. Why You’ll Love This Job Steady
Work, Steady Pay: Count on predictable 12-hour shifts with every
other weekend off. Double-Time Pay on Sundays: Work 12 hours every
other Sunday and receive 24 hours of pay. Support from Day One:
Start with thorough, structured training, mentorship from more
senior Techs and managers who are ready to help, we’re here to help
you succeed. What You’ll Do Operate extrusion and blow-molding
production machines to keep production moving smoothly. Adjust
machine settings for heat, cooling and pressure, as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment and handle basic maintenance tasks. Check
product quality to ensure everything meets customer standards. Work
as part of a shift team to solve problems and improve processes.
Keep learning and growing with on-the-job training and Plastipak
Academy courses. What You Bring At least 1 year of experience
operating manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment. A
knack for working with your hands and solving mechanical problems.
Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment is a plus, but
not required. Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics or
electromechanical systems helps too. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
with or without a reasonable accommodation. What You’ll Earn
Depending on your experience, your base hourly pay is $20 or more
$1.50 more per hour for Night Shift Double-Time-Pay on Sundays (
regular schedules are every other Sunday ). That’s 12 hours of
extra pay. Family-Owned. Future-Focused. Plastipak is a
family-owned company with decades of steady growth. From homes to
businesses worldwide, people rely on our products every day. We’re
committed to providing dependable work in a dependable industry. 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
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