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Plastipak

Global PET bottle manufacturer & recycler

Manufacturing Technician 3rd Shift

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeAlsip, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production is required.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
  • Monitor equipment and adjust settings, including heat control, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressure, to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
  • Perform quality checks against customer specifications, including bottle weights and dimensions.
  • Work with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of extrusion or blow-molding equipment is preferred.

About the Company

Plastipak

Global PET bottle manufacturer & recycler

Plastipak Holdings, Inc. produces lightweight PET bottles using hot fill injection blow molding to serve food, beverages, consumer goods, industrial products, and personal care markets. Its products function as durable, shelf-stable packaging for liquids and are customized for each client. The company supports sustainability through a bottle-to-bottle recycling system, converting used bottles back into new ones to reduce waste. It differentiates itself with global recycling centers, a Global Capability Center, and a Creative Package Studio that drive ongoing packaging technology development, and by offering integrated logistics via its Whiteline Express affiliate to ensure timely delivery. Plastipak aims to provide tailored packaging solutions at scale while expanding recycling and technological capabilities, focusing on sustainability, global reach, and dependable supply chains.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Plymouth Township, Michigan
Founded
1967

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