Contract Quality Lab Technician
PlastipakPlymouth, Michigan, United States
Posted March 18, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands. Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers. From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide. For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.
Job Description
As a Contract Quality Technician, you will ensure customer specifications and company high standards of quality are met in plastic container production operations. You will conduct quality inspections, engage with associates, and grow your knowledge and skills through training and on-the-job experiences.
Requirements
- Four year degree preferred: Chemistry, Packaging, Sciences (Biology), or similar.
- Minimum of one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to walk & stand on production floor throughout work shift with or without a reasonable accommodation
Benefits
- 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
