Manufacturing Recruiter (Contract)

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak GBTC - Plymouth, MI Until 10/5/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

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

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing positions, candidate screening, managing applicant records.

Job title

Manufacturing Recruiter (Contract)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Plymouth, Michigan, full-time, within commuting distance, no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

recruitingapplicant tracking systemscandidate screeningcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

recruitingmanufacturingtalent acquisition
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

On-site City
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