Machine Operator

at Plastipak

Record last updated: 6/5/2026 6:49:55 PM

Current Days Open
57
Reqs Seen
6
Current Min Salary
$19.50 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.50 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
256.4
First Seen
7/2/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
6/5/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
6/5/2026

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Full Job Description

Plastipak in Champaign is growing & hiring. We manufacture packaging for products you use every day. Our facility is extremely clean, safe & climate-controlled. Joining us as a Machine Operator is a great way to get started with Plastipak. Shift: Nights 6:45pm 7:15 am Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off Includes 2 long-weekends every month Full time schedules are 15 working days a month Pay: Earn $19.50 per hour $18.50 per hour Plus $1.00 more for night shift differential We Offer Consistent Work Schedules Job Security Safe, Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility Promotion Opportunities You Will Safely operate machines & equipment. Pull products with defects. Pack products for distribution. Keep equipment clean. Learn new skills through ongoing training. You Have Mechanical ability. You like working with your hands, fixing things, etc. Dependability & pride in a job well-done. Ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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 job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipaks Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com

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