Plastic Injection Process Operator

About the role

As a Plastic Injection Process Operator at Pretium Packaging, you will run and fine-tune molding equipment, complete changeovers and start-ups, protect product quality, and keep the line safe, clean, and supplied.

We provide

• Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Team-Oriented, Safety-Focused Culture

Your impact

• Operate, monitor, and adjust injection molding equipment to achieve production targets and meet quality requirements.
• Perform machine changeovers, start-ups, and basic troubleshooting to maintain uptime.
• Coordinate with the previous shift to review machine performance and operating conditions.
• Execute routine equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Promptly communicate equipment concerns, mechanical issues, or maintenance needs.

Quality assurance

• Conduct inspections and checks per specification.
• Document machine adjustments, process changes, and any quality issues.
• Identify product defects and address production concerns at the root.
• Adhere to all quality procedures and work instructions.

Material handling & housekeeping

• Monitor and maintain raw material levels.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Follow housekeeping standards and plant cleanliness requirements.

Safety first

• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in safety initiatives and training programs.

Food safety & quality

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure products meet food safety and quality requirements.
• Follow all company food safety, GMP, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary conditions following maintenance or production activities.
• Accurately complete all required food safety and quality documentation.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or process concerns to supervision.

Responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

Additional responsibilities

• Follow plant job specifications and task requirements.
• Support overtime, plant shutdowns, and special projects as needed.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or production preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions, procedures, and production specifications.

Preferred background

• Plastics manufacturing and/or packaging industry experience.
• Hands-on experience performing machine set-ups and changeovers.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Use hands for handling equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
• Close vision required for inspections and quality checks.

Work environment

• Production machinery and moving equipment.
• Moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection required).
• Temperature variations common to manufacturing facilities.
• Exposure to plastics manufacturing processes.

Safety is our top priority, and all employees are expected to follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Why join Pretium Packaging?

Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in training and growth so you can build a long-term career delivering innovative packaging solutions used across North America.

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**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.