Packaging Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 PPE
• Participate in Good Catch safety activities and follow GMP/SQF practices

Skills

• 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 Way

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive pay, benefits, and stable full‑time hours
• Opportunities to grow in production, quality, and process support
• Modern equipment and strong team collaboration
• A culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Pay

• Starting base pay: $19.00/hr
• Night shift differential (rotational 12‑hour nights): $19.00 base + $1.14