Manufacturing Technician 3rd Shift
- LocationPlastipak - Alsip, IL
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary21 to 23 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted6 November 2026
- SourcePlastipak's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 2 days ago; still listed on Plastipak's careers page 26 min ago.
At a glance
- Experience1+ year
- EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
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About the role
As a Manufacturing Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer:
- Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
- Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 40 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
- Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
As a Manufacturing Technician, You Will:
- Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment
- Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
- Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
- Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
- Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
This Is A Great Fit If You Have:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production
- Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
Pay & Shift
$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr (Depending on experience)
- 3rd: 11:50p-8:00am ($1 shift differential)
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
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