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Controls Technician

Newark, OH · On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/hr

If you are ready to take your skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security and potential for advancement, join Plastipak! You Will * Use your knowledge of RS Logix ...

Forklift Operator

Newark, OH

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

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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 ...

Controls Technician

Newark, OH · On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/hr

If you are ready to take your skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security and potential for advancement, join Plastipak! You Will * Use your knowledge of RS Logix ...

As a Plastipak Maintenance Technician you have job stability. In this role, you'll maintain production lines that manufacture rigid plastic packaging for household brands and products that you use ...

Controls Engineer

Medina, OH

$74.30K - $96.10K/yr

As the Controls Engineer at Plastipak, you will be responsible for all controls and automation programming for our Medina, OH, location. This includes programming the control logic and debugging ...

Bring your industrial maintenance skills to Plastipak, a global leader in the design & manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, cleaning & other household products you use every day.

Shift Leader - 12 Hr Night

Jackson Center, OH

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Plastipak Production Shift Leaders, are responsible for overall production operations across the site on the night shift. You assure smooth and efficient performance within and across the production ...

Plastipak Production Technicians operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers in a clean and safe work environment. Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of ...

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Plastipak Jobs Information

Do workers at Plastipak Packaging get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Does Plastipak Packaging pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

At Plastipak Packaging, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
85% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Plastipak Packaging affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Plastipak Packaging?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Plastipak Packaging worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

Do Plastipak Packaging workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Plastipak Packaging workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Plastipak Packaging?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do Plastipak Packaging managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Plastipak Packaging do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Plastipak Packaging?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at Plastipak Packaging good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Plastipak Packaging feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
45% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Plastipak Packaging get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Plastipak Packaging?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Plastipak Packaging enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Plastipak Packaging recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
68% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Plastipak Packaging?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Plastipak Packaging?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people think Plastipak Packaging’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Plastipak Packaging is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
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Controls Technician

Controls Technician

PlastiPak

Newark, OH • On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Plastipak Packaging rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

84th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Looking for a job opportunity with a future in a safe & supportive work environment? Do you care about keeping your skills sharp? If you are ready to take your skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security and potential for advancement, join Plastipak!

You Will

  • Use your knowledge of RS Logix 500, 5000, computer networking, HMI, and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines
  • Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and networking
  • Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements

You Have

  • Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of electrical and mechanical experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
  • Physical requirement includes the ability to lift & move up to 75 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

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