Join the Placon Corporation team as a Packaging Technician on 2nd Shift! Located in Plymouth at 9900 13th Ave N Ste 110, Plymouth, MN 55441, this onsite role immerses you in a dynamic manufacturing environment where innovation meets excellence. You'll get hands-on experience working with cutting-edge packaging solutions while being part of a high-energy team dedicated to customer-centric results.
With a competitive pay of $18.50 per hour, this position offers you the opportunity to grow and thrive in an organization that values hungry minds and problem solvers. Your contributions will directly impact our mission and culture, creating an atmosphere where fun and high performance are the norms. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Seize this opportunity to take your career to the next level and play a vital role in shaping the future of packaging!
As a new Packaging Technician on the 2nd Shift at Placon Corporation, you can expect an engaging and fast-paced environment where your skills will shine! Your day-to-day tasks will involve setting up and operating packaging machinery, inspecting products for quality assurance, and ensuring that all packaging meets our high standards. Collaboration with team members is key, as you'll be working together to troubleshoot any issues that arise and continuously improve processes. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed to meet production demands. You will also keep meticulous records of production metrics and participate in team meetings for ongoing training and development.
Embrace the thrill of working in a dynamic team environment where your contributions directly influence our customer-centric mission!
To thrive as a Packaging Technician on the 2nd Shift at Placon Corporation, certain skills are vital for your success. Proficiency in operating thermoforming machines and case tapers is essential, along with expertise in using measurement tools to ensure product accuracy. Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Oracle, will help streamline your workflow and enhance overall efficiency. A solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and 5S methodology is crucial for maintaining safety and organization in the workspace.
Additionally, you should possess basic math problem-solving skills to tackle any measurement challenges that arise. Your commitment to safety and adherence to PPE compliance will also play a significant role in fostering a secure work environment. With these skills in hand, you will join a high-performance team dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction!
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.
This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way.
At Placon, we design, manufacture, and market thermoformed plastic packaging for products in the food, retail and medical device markets.
Every day, we work together to innovate, recycle and transform valuable natural resources back into new plastic packagingwhile continuing to push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation.
At the end of the day, we know that behind every award-winning product design, improvement in process control and new customer won, there are great employees helping us realize our vision of being the industry’s leading thermoformed plastic packaging designer and manufacturer.