Manufacturing Team Leader (15h Left)

Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Champaign
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As a Plastipak Team Leader you will be responsible for the overall performance of a shift in the Uniloy department. You will monitor and approve necessary setting adjustments. Ensure preventative maintenance requirements are done as outlined by machine specification and preventative maintenance guidelines. Maintain a high level of motivation and leadership. You Will: - Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & 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 & perform routine preventative maintenance - Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions - Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction - Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement You Have - Ability to work 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm OR 3rd shift: 11pm-7am - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Working knowledge of injection or blow molding equipment is preferred - Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge - Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation You'll Earn - $55,000 - 60,000 based on skills, experience, qualifications, and education - This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is calculated based on individual & company performance 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 Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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