Packaging Technician

Posted 2 days ago

placonMadison (WI)

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Packaging and Labeling Services

SENIORITY

Entry

SALARY

$19.00/hr

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About the role

Job Description

Packaging Technician: Placon is seeking a dependable Packaging Technician to work in our Madison, WI facility in support of our thermoforming operations. You'll be responsible for inspecting and packaging parts to specification, operating finishing equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. If you enjoy active, hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment, this role is a great fit. No experience? We will train you.

Compensation: Starting base pay is $19.00/hr. Night shift differentials:

Rotational 12-hours Nights: $19.00 base + $1.14/hr. shift differential = $20.14/hr.
Team Members on the rotating night schedule earn up to an additional $2,608.32 per year - or $100.32 more per bi‑weekly paycheck - compared to day shift.
Work Schedule
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2-2-3 rotational 12-hours
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 2-2-3 rotational 12-hours
Benefits of working a Rotational 12-hour shift:
More time off: Enjoy 182 days off per year (double a traditional 8-hour schedule)
Long weekends: 3-day weekend every other week
Built-In overtime: 8 hours of overtime every two weeks
Consistent full-time work with predictable time off
Why Placon – You'll Love It Here
Packaging Technicians use hands‑on technical work where your attention to detail matters
Opportunities to grow in production, quality, and process support
Modern equipment and strong team collaboration
Competitive pay, benefits, and stable full‑time hours
A culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do:

Packaging Technicians will inspect and package products to meet quality standards
Apply labels, maintain case sequence, and use case tapers
Verify material for disposal or regrind and remove recycling tubs
Follow dispatches, print work orders, and process skid/hold tags
Complete Oracle transactions and perform rework as needed
Identify and report quality issues; read drawings and packaging specs
Maintain clean work areas, follow 5S, and use required PPEParticipate in Good Catch safety activities and follow GMP/SQF practices
What You Bring
Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level required for training, safety, and quality
Ability to identify color variation in materials (required for Print Department work)
Manufacturing experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

Ability to handle differing opinions and resolve conflict professionally while upholding The Placon WayDoes this sound like you? If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck! 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 work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.

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