Picture the start of your evening at a spotless, climate-controlled manufacturing plant in Champaign. The floor hums softly as production ramps up, and you take the helm of advanced molding equipment—keeping everything running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Plastipak is a strong company in a stable industry, and we’re growing our Champaign team to meet increased demand.
Your night in this role
- Run and oversee extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and related equipment.
- Dial in critical parameters—heat settings, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressures—to maintain quality and throughput.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and keep machines production-ready.
- Inspect finished goods for quality and consistency.
- Participate in ongoing training to expand your technical skills.
Why you’ll like working here
Consistent SchedulesJob SecurityClean & Climate-Controlled FacilityCareer GrowthSchedule
Nights : 6 : 45 pm – 7 : 15 am
Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off2 long-weekends per monthFull time is 15 working days per monthCompensation
Earn $22 per hour
$21 per hour$1.00 more per hour for night shiftWhat you bring
Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.Core proficiencies
Mechanical Troubleshooting SkillsMeasuring and QuotingMechanical Assembly SkillsPackaging ExperienceMeets Physical RequirementsBasic Computer SkillsEquipment you’ll work with
Labeling SystemsPackaging MachinesWrapping MachinesInjection Molding MachineIndustrial ControlsExtrusion MachinePalletizerBlow Molding MachineBox Folding Machine