What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Specialist position at Plastipak Holdings?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Operations Specialist to join our team at Plastipak Holdings. In this role, you will be responsible for operating equipment to manufacture high-quality plastic containers for leading consumer brands.
About the Job
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production equipment operation, with a minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with our team to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate various top-of-the-line extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe, and climate-controlled environment.
- Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers.
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Assure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights and dimensions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience operating production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and basic mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Wellness programs.
- Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Disability insurance: short-term and long-term.
- Accidental insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- 401(k) plan, with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
- Paid time off - 80 hours within the first year and 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.
