As a Plastipak Contract Recruiter, you are a brand ambassador, engaging with manufacturing talent pools to showcase all that Plastipak has to offer. You'll leverage your expertise as a Recruiter to attract qualified candidates and hire talented associates to Plastipak’s manufacturing sites.
You Will
Leverage a variety of tools, channels and mediums to proactively attract quality candidates for Production Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Forklift Operators and other positions at manufacturing sites across the US.
Screen candidates, swiftly advance great-fit candidates through the interview & selection process, successfully secure offers, and facilitate the pre-hire clearance requirements.
Manage candidate experience, responding promptly to candidate inquiries, and clearly communicating with candidates in a respectful manner.
Use Workday, our applicant tracking system, to maintain accurate and compliant records and facilitate the full-cycle recruiting process.
You Have
This engagement is located at our corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan. You live within a commutable distance and can be present in-office full-time.
A minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle experience recruiting skilled labor for manufacturing.
A solid track record of screening and identifying high-quality candidates for skilled front-line positions in a manufacturing plant.
Proficiency with recruitment technology, including applicant tracking systems (we use Workday), communication tools, and sourcing platforms.
The ability to travel occasionally (estimated 15%) to represent Plastipak at hiring events, and to provide on-site recruiting support to plant locations, if needed.
The attributes for success. These include operating with a high sense of urgency, a collaborative work style, ease of adapting to shifting priorities, and a continuous improvement mindset.
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- 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
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Be able to work in-office full-time at corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan (commutable distance).
- Minimum of two (2) years full-cycle recruiting experience recruiting skilled labor for manufacturing.
- Proven track record screening and identifying high-quality candidates for front-line manufacturing positions (production, maintenance, forklift operators).
- Proficiency with recruitment technology, including applicant tracking systems (Workday), sourcing platforms, and communication tools.
- Ability to travel occasionally (estimated ~15%) to hiring events and provide on-site recruiting support.
- Strong candidate management and communication skills to maintain positive candidate experience.
- Ability to operate with urgency, collaborate, adapt to shifting priorities, and apply continuous improvement mindset.
What We Do
Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, the company designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries, including automotive and aerosol products. Operating over 60 sites worldwide, Plastipak focuses on innovation and sustainability to provide packaging for some of the world's most recognized and respected brands.
