About the role
Own the precision setup and smooth operation of injection molding assets in a high-output, safety-first environment. Your focus: efficient changeovers, consistent quality, and reliable uptime.
Highlights
- Employment: Full-Time, Direct Hire
- Pay: Up to $33.50 based on experience
- Benefits: Comprehensive package + ongoing training & development
- Growth: Clear career advancement pathways
- Culture: Team-oriented and safety-focused
Core responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and fine-tune production equipment to meet goals and specifications
- Perform tooling changeovers, line start-ups, and first-article verification
- Execute routine adjustments and preventative maintenance; promptly report mechanical issues
- Collaborate with outgoing shift to review equipment status and performance
- Conduct inspections, document process changes, and resolve product defects
- Maintain raw material levels and uphold housekeeping standards
- Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, and participate in safety initiatives
- Support overtime, plant shutdowns, special projects, and required trainings
Food safety and quality
- Monitor and verify compliance with food safety, GMP, and quality procedures
- Restore sanitary conditions to product contact surfaces after maintenance/production
- Accurately complete all required food safety and quality documentation
- Immediately escalate food safety, quality, or process concerns
Responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 1–2 years in manufacturing, machine operation, or production preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude; capable troubleshooter; basic computer literacy
- Comfort reading and following written instructions and specifications
- Preferred: plastics or packaging background, prior machine set-ups/changeovers, experience in fast-paced production
Physical requirements
- Lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently
- Stand/walk on concrete for extended periods
- Bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout shift
- Hands-on work with tools, equipment, materials
- Ability to work a 12-hour schedule
- Close vision for inspection and quality checks
Work environment
- Active production floor with moving equipment
- Moderate to high noise (hearing protection required)
- Temperature variations typical of manufacturing
- Exposure to plastics manufacturing processes
Safety is paramount; adherence to company safety, quality, and environmental standards is expected of all employees.
Why Pretium Packaging
Be part of a stable, growing manufacturer where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive success. Your expertise helps deliver innovative packaging used every day across North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pretium Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.