Location:
Quincy, IL
Shift/Work Schedule:
2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday
Pay range:
$23.90/hr + $1.75 Shift Differential
Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages
At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us?
Why You'll Love Working Here
We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) with Profit Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
About the Role
As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, performing accurate product changeovers, and completing essential documentation--all while supporting the smooth operation of our packaging lines.
What You’ll Do
As a Blow Molding Operator, you’ll help keep our line moving and our standards high. Your responsibilities will include:
- Following all plant safety guidelines, food safety standards, GMPs, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Monitoring equipment to maintain a continuous supply of bottles to the filler.
- Checking bottle quality through required QC testing and making adjustments as needed to ensure excellent results.
- Keeping accurate and complete documentation of testing and production activity.
- Managing preform supply and staging, including changing out gaylords as needed.
- Performing machine changeovers based on the production schedule.
- Watching inspection systems and utility equipment for trends, alarms, or maintenance needs.
- Supporting preventive maintenance and completing minor repairs when needed.
- Following detailed cleaning procedures to keep equipment and work areas in top condition.
- Collaborating with team members, including line leads and filler operators, to ensure accurate cutoffs and smooth operations.
- Completing all required paperwork, including traceability and QC logs, at the end of each run.
- Assisting other operators and machines when additional support is needed.
DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.
What We're Looking For
You're a reliable, detail-oriented team player who's ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a high-performing operation.
What You'll Bring:
- The ability to operate computer terminals and machine HMI touchscreens.
- Strong math skills and clear communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Comfort following written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Good fine motor skills for working with equipment and testing tools.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
- Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Our Commitment to You
Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.
Ready to make your mark in manufacturing? Apply today and become a vital part of the Wis-Pak team as we refresh the world--one bottle at a time.