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Production Tech Sorter (Union)

Tekni-Plex · Wenatchee, WA

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Level
Technician
Team
Production
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Tekni-Plex (packaging) in Wenatchee, WA.

They ask for
1+ years
Tools it names
EHS / safety
Openings
2 with this title at this site

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.

Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 28 other live production postings in Washington.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$126k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 69%
  • Lean 34%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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Full description from Tekni-PlexAs posted on their careers site.Show

The Production Tech Sorter position involves performing pre-start checks and safety inspections, following safety rules, and labeling products with accurate details. The role includes monitoring product quality, packaging correctly, conducting regular quality tests, and separating non-conforming products. The Production Tech Sorter operates stacking equipment, clears jams, and assists teammates when necessary. They maintain a clean work environment, notify supervisors about equipment issues or quality defects, and perform maintenance tasks on packaging equipment. The position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who can work efficiently with machinery and handle physical and mental demands.

We offer

  • •A TOP-NOTCH safety program. The health and safety of our employees is a top priority, to include proven practices to help keep our essential workers safe in a COVID world.
  • •Great pay. Entry-level, Union Position - pay is $20.30 per hour (plus $.75/hour when working night shift). Per Union Contract, pay will increase to $24.66 per hour after just 1 year of employment !
  • •Great benefits: Health/Vision/Dental insurance, EAP, Life/AD&D/STD insurance, Holiday pay and PTO, 401k with great Company match plus extra contributions to help grow retirement!
  • •Training, growth and development opportunities.
  • •Opportunity to serve communities by making many of the products people use every single day.
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Do you have

  • •Prior manufacturing experience? *It’s ok if you don’t because WE WILL TRAIN you!*
  • •The ability to work Rotating 12-hour shifts (7a-7p & 7p-7a – switching every 4 weeks)
  • •Commitment to join the United Steelworkers (USW) Union upon being hired?
  • •A stable work history, strong work ethic & desire to learn/grow?
  • •A “Can Do” attitude with a proven track record of reliability ?
  • •The ability to work on your feet, lifting/pushing/pulling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
  • •We produce molded fiber trays for packaging and shipping apples, avocados, eggs and wine bottles.

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