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About Us
Careers
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Welcome Letter from the President & CEO About Us Logo & Values Culture Products Sustainability Community Involvement
What Our Associates Value About Us Career Paths Milestone Events Benefits Safety
We are... an environmentally focused film, bag, and resin manufacturer providing superior products and solutions.
Dedicated to our Mission... to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities.
Committed to Sustainability... to be the innovative leader in environmentally responsible manufacturing, packaging, and recycling of plastic bags.
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Letter from the
Chairman & President Thank you for your interest in Petoskey Plastics! As you’ll quickly learn by flipping through this booklet, we’ve developed a community where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We’re not just a collection of associates, facilities, and sales figures; we’re an interdependent team with a focus on the values that are so deeply rooted in the organization that we’ve built together. Foremost among them is family.
Paul Keiswetter Chairman & CEO
Jason Keiswetter
With initial conception giving way to decades of unprecedented growth, today we’re fortunate to celebrate our company’s considerable achievements. Along the way, generations of Keiswetters have dedicated themselves to the work that we perform. From the production floor to the Executive Committee, our family is proud to have shaped Petoskey Plastics with our own hands and minds, not to mention an extensive amount of help from our peers who you’ll get to know in the following pages. Since father and son founded Petoskey Plastics in 1969, our family has grown to include everyone who has contributed to our accomplishments as a business. Now, with father and son leading the way again, we welcome you to join our team, and our family, for many more years of industry innovation, dynamic collaboration, and sweeping success!
President
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ABOUT
6,500
customers Founded in 1969 with five associates, we have grown to over 450 associates with four manufacturing facilities located in Michigan, Tennessee, Indiana, and our newest location in Texas. Our sales office is located in Birmingham, Michigan, and our Corporate Headquarters is located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan.
45
in countries
Petoskey, MI
Birmingham, MI
Over 500,000 sq. ft
of manufacturing space
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Hartford City, IN
McKinney, TX
production lines and we’re still expanding.
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Morristown, TN
Breaking Down Our Logo Since 1969, through years of growth and innovation, Petoskey Plastics has maintained the same fundamental values and dedication to the community Petoskey. Our logomark is a testimate to that. Although the design has been updated slightly through the years, the icons of the logo and the meaning remain the same.
SUNRISE & SUNSET
The sun rises and shines on Petoskey Plastics. It is a tribute to our local town of Petoskey, known for its picturesque sunsets.
TREE
The green tree represents our commitment to the environment.
WATER
The blue waves demonstrate our 3-layer technology. The two spaces between the waves provide the additional layers of our 5-layer extrusion. Since our headquarters is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the blue waves also represent our efforts to protect the important water resources.
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ABOUT Values In partnership with our mission statement, we believe these seven core values are essential to how Petoskey Plastics conducts business inside and outside of the organization.
SAFETY Our company stresses safety across all departments, whether it’s working on the plant floor or traveling on behalf of the company.
INNOVATION Our multi-layer extrusion strategy provides us with the capability to develop polymer blends for improved performance and cost savings.
CUSTOMER SERVICE The customer comes first. We’re here to help them every step of the way.
SUSTAINABILITY We use environmentally responsible manufacturing and packaging processes that preserve resources, reduce our carbon footprint, and improve our quality of life.
PERFORMANCE
We strive to provide valued, engineered solutions directly addressing the customer’s needs.
TEAMWORK
Our dedicated group of associates, working in a family environment, strives to achieve our mission of earning the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT It’s a way of life and a state of mind.
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Our Team Our diverse team is made up of experienced, family-orientated associates who work together to meet company goals.
As·so·ci·ate We use the word "associate" in lieu of "employee" here at Petoskey Plastics. We feel that the word "associate" connotes someone working with others to reach a common goal rather than an "employee" that is hired to do a job.
Petoskey, MI
HQ - 34 Associates Plant - 129 Associates
30%70%
Birmingham, MI
11 Sales Associates
Hartford City, IN McKinney, TX
141 Associates
~45 Associates by 2022
Morristown, TN 137 Associates
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CULTURE Our culture is one of “Hands-on”, “Feet-on-the-street” and “Feet-on-the-production-floor.” From our CEO to our newest associate on the floor, we like to have the entire team engaged. That means, if you see someone struggling, help them; if you see trash on the floor, pick it up — we all do our part to make Petoskey Plastics a great place to work. We believe our growth is a result of our dedicated group of associates working towards achieving our mission of earning the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. Our dedicated team members are our greatest asset. We encourage our colleagues to feel comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions. Our associates are the secret ingredient to our success and we strive to make every individual feel just as valued as the next.
WHAT OUR ASSOCIATES LIKE ABOUT PETOSKEY PLASTICS
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Flexible Schedule They see themselves staying here for at least the next 3 years It's a great place to work!
Military Service As a veteran-owned small business, Petoskey Plastics takes special care to recognize and appreciate the 44 service members among our staff. For those who have defended our country bravely, we honor their personal courage and offer our support in their professional pursuits.
Our current service members amoung our staff:
Paul Keiswetter is a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran who served during the Vietnam conflict. This qualifies Petoskey Plastics as a Verteran Owned Small Business.
*Associate data based on February 2021
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PRODUCTS
CAN LINERS | TRASH BAGS | TIRE BAGS | CONSTRUCTION SHEETING | SEAT COVERS | MEDICAL BAGS Diverse proficiency Petoskey Plastics currently serves six key divisions across multiple industries, each with their own purpose of supplying unique products that keep our manufacturing plants running 24/7. Each division has its own dedicated team of associates, ensuring expert knowledge and quick customer service.
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Automotive
Retail
Custom Packaging
We serve automotive OEMs and the automotive aftermarket with a variety of vehicle protection products that help exceed customer expectations and keep them coming back. Our automotive brands and product lines include everything from floor mats to service reminder printers; whatever you need for vehicle service operations.
We service a wide array of retail channels, including mass merchandise, dollar, grocery, hardware and home center, and drug stores. We offer National Brand Equivalent products and produce the best recycled trash bags in the industry.
Our packaging division specializes in utilizing our multi-layer technology and engineered solutions to service a wide variety of markets such as medical, delivery, custom, beverage, industrial, and institutional. We are the industry leader and innovator of offering closed loop programs that recycle a customer’s plastic and then produce new products out of the recycled material using our engineered high-strength 3-layer Greencore® products structure.
POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED RESIN | DRUM LINERS | CAN SACKS | MEDICAL BAGS | CONTRACTOR BAGS | RECYCLING BAGS
CHIM Our construction and home improvement segment includes servicing retailers, wholesale distributors, and two-step distributors with construction film/sheeting, consumer sheeting, high density painter’s plastic and drop cloths, contractor bags, drum liners, and can liners.
Medical
Recycle
Products include disposable protection gowns, autoclave, biohazard, chemo, and medical recycling bags. Our medical bags and coverings provide maximum protection and are FDA-Certified to prevent the transfer of infectious diseases.
We manufacture post-consumer plastic resin from plastic that has been collected following its original intended use. In addition to a variety of products, we also provide several services for our customers that help them reduce their own carbon footprints. With our Closed Loop programs, we help customers divert landfillbound plastic and then in-turn, put it back into other products.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Petoskey Plastics is a very diverse company. In addition to manufacturing world-class multi-layer bags and film, we are also one of the largest post-consumer film recyclers in North America.
EACH MONTH WE RECYCLE OVER
2.5 million lbs of landfill-bound plastic bags and stretch wrap.
We began recycling in 1978, before it was "in."
Our constantly evolving research, technologies, and materials have led to a full line of high-performance polyethylene products that contain recycled material, keeping the environment in mind.
Can Liners
Can Sacks
Recycling Bags
Drawstring Trash Bags
All products can contain 70% or more post-consumer recycled plastic. It varies depending on specific product requirements.
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The closed loop program includes
✓COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION ✓SORTING & PROCESSING ✓PELLET PRODUCTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE ✓BLOWN FILM PRODUCTION & DELIVERY We offer a variety of products and services that help our customers divert landfill-bound used plastic into reusable products like resins, bags, and film. Through our Closed Loop program, companies divert what would typically be landfillbound plastic waste and recycle it through us instead.
3 CONSUMER By putting the post-consumer recycled plastic back into 3-layer film and bag products, our products cost less, perform just as well, and are better for the environment.
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1 COLLECTION
We collect and bale used plastic film at the customer's site and ship it to our state-of-the-art recycling facility in Hartford City, Indiana, where we recycle it.
2 REPROCESSING Our exclusive, vertically-integrated manufacturing process turns the postconsumer recycled plastic into resin pellets, which in turn allows us to create high-performance polyethylene products on our blown-film lines.
Visit petoskeyplastics.com/closed-loop-program to watch the video.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT As one of the essential components of our mission statement, Petoskey Plastics has always considered the strength of our relationships with our communities to be an important measure of our business’ success. Time and again we have been honored to invest our resources back into our neighborhoods and witness the impressive growth that follows.
We couldn’t be more proud to have associates on our team who are willing to dedicate their time and talents to those in need after a long day of work. As an organization, we follow their generous example by offering financial support to local groups in an effort to earn the appreciation and respect of the communities where we operate.
Charitable Mission Statement In living true to our company mission statement, we contribute to our business communities with our giving focus on youth and their wellness.
Since 2013, Petoskey Plastics has donated over $750k to 250 organizations.
On average, we give monetary donations to 100 organizations a year.
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2019 was the highest amount given in a year in company history with $144,500 donated.
Promoting Manufacturing Careers As with our corporate donations, education and the success of local youth has been the focal point of some of our most exciting community outreach programs. In response to the skilled labor shortage in the plastics industry, and in support of workforce development in our area, North Central Michigan College worked handin-hand with Petoskey Plastics to foster enthusiasm for the manufacturing program on campus. "The contributions that Petoskey Plastics and the Keiswetter family have made show true investment in our North Central student body and our local Petoskey community – we couldn’t be more proud to work with such a wonderful organization. Our relationship allows us to provide critical educational resources to our students, and in return, we offer the associates at Petoskey Plastics valuable training through our workforce development program."
- Cameron Burnet-Koch, President of North Central Michigan College
Donati on of a micro blown fi lm line to North Central Michigan College's manufacturing lab. We attend many local community events that allow us to teach students first-hand about skills and unique roles that are found within manufacturing.
Every year, Manufacturing Day is promoted through student tours of our facilities.
The skills gap for manufacturing may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018-2028.
This is why it's so important for student outreach!
Every year in October, hundreds of local students can be found touring our three manufacturing locations. Our associates lead students through our facilities and provide them with valuable insight into production and the skills they can start working on now if they choose a future in manufacturing. It's always an event that kickstarts many students into thinking about a career in manufacturing.
Source: BLS Data, OEM (Oxford Economics Model), Deloitte & Manufacturing Institute skills research initiative.
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WHAT OUR ASSOCIATES VALUE ABOUT US Family-Owned Company The culture at Petoskey Plastics is what differentiates us from the rest of the industry. We are a small, privately held, familyowned company, which has allowed us to cultivate the company culture in every associate who joins our team. Each person offers a singularly important perspective on how to innovate and improve, representing a dynamic culture.
Advancement Opportunity At Petoskey Plastics, we love to see our existing associates rise through the ranks and become experts in their fields. There is always an opportunity to grow and have your own unique career path. Whether you start as a Finished Product Packer or a Sales Coordinator, there is an opportunity for you here.
Associate Benefits Throughout the years, our associate benefit philosophy has been to provide benefits that help associates gain financial security and an improved quality of life. We provide a competitive cafeteria benefit plan, paid time off, wellness bonuses, and many other valuable benefits to our associates.
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Core Values Our dedicated group of associates, working in a family environment, strive to achieve our mission of earning the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. We believe our core values are essential to success inside and outside of the organization. Our united goal is to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Commitment to the Environment We do not just talk about sustainability, we practice it in every aspect of our business. Each year we set new goals to push the limits of our sustainability with our recycled products as well as our manufacturing practices. With the installation of the wash line, we will be able to recycle significantly more plastic while also producing a finer product.
Our Diverse Team
We have a unique family culture and dedicated associates who work together seamlessly to provide our customers with the best experience possible. Many come from diverse backgrounds and carry with them years of experience. Our associates have the energy, knowledge, positive attitude, and attention to detail that make working with them simple and easy.
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CAREERS Career Paths We love to see our associates use the resources they're given to reach their fullest potential. It's about finding what works for each associate. What do you excel in? What do you like to do? How can we use your skills to the fullest potential? Sometimes it means creating a new position! There is always room for growth, and our dedicated team is a shining example of just how far you can go.
Pam Colby, Executive Assistant, Headquarters Hire Date: 6/4/2008 Sales Coordinator
Aftermarket Inside Sales Representative
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Leader
“These roles gave me the opportunity to establish working relationships with associates in various departments and across all locations. I enjoy working alongside so many wonderful associates every day!”
Joe Donajkowski, Production Shift Manager, Morristown, TN Hire Date: 6/29/2008 Temporary Finished Product Packer
Line Operator Trainee
Line Operator
Advanced Operator
Lead Technician
“Joining Petoskey Plastics has been one of the best moves in my life, not only for the career I have developed so far, but for the friends and dare I say family I have made along the way.”
Brad Overla, Production Shift Manager, Hartford City, IN Hire Date: 4/28/2013 Finished Product Packer
Line Operator Trainee
Line Operator
Shift Leader
“I came to the Recycle Department not knowing what to expect. I had never seen machines like that before, and I had no idea what they did. I started learning and striving for more. Petoskey Plastics was in a season of growth and I knew with a lot of hard work and dedication, I could really make a career out of this.”
Joel Paule, Lead Technician, Petoskey, MI Hire Date: 6/27/2004 Line Operator Trainee
Line Operator
Advanced Operator
Master Blown Film Technician
“There are a lot of opportunities for advancement here at Petoskey Plastics if you are willing to put in the time and effort. I have valued the steady and secure employment along with a solid benefits program.”
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Departments We attribute our company's growth to our associates who put their best foor forward everyday to help make Petoskey Plastics a success. In return, we offer them the resources they need to climb the ranks and become well-rounded professionals.
Administrative
Accounting
Sales
Executive
Customer Service
Human Resources
Inside Sales
Information Technology (IT)
Marketing
Outside Sales
Purchasing
Operations
Engineering
Logistics
Manufacturing
We offer more than
100
Quality
Scheduling
unique jobs!
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MILESTONE EVENTS At Petoskey Plastics we know the value of recognizing the dedication and success of our associates. On their milestone anniversaries (every five years) we like to remind them of how much their support means to us by putting them in the spotlight and taking some time to celebrate their years of devoted service.
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Associate Levels of Service in 2021
Dav Blankenhagen, Director of Quality, Research & Development Hire Date: 04/17/1995 Celebrated 25 years in 2020
I started my journey with Petoskey Plastics in 1995. I was working for a large company and getting lost in the corporate culture and wanted to work for a company where I could be recognized for my abilities and contributions. I started as the Quality Manager and as Petoskey Plastics grew, so did the opportunities. The diverse customer base and product lines means there is always something new to work on. I have been fortunate to wear many hats and get involved in all aspects of the business. Working with associates at all levels to solve problems, implement new ideas, and help support customers and communities where we work. Even though we continue to grow, Petoskey Plastics maintains that family atmosphere where we are all helping each other to contribute. It was a scary decision to leave the safe, corporate culture. It worked out better than I ever could have expected, and I am looking forward to that next opportunity.
Sarah Ciesielski, Planning & Marketing Manager Hire Date: 8/11/2015 Celebrated 5 years in 2020
My first experience with Petoskey Plastics dates back to elementary school. As an elementary school student, I remember touring the Petoskey plant and all of us kids getting to put our hands in a bin of resin pellets. A few years after college graduation, I applied to Petoskey Plastics and accepted a Sales Coordinator position where I stayed for three years. I then applied for the tuition reimbursement program and obtained an MBA in Logistics Management. This allowed me to grow into the role of Forecasting & Planning Analyst. I was most recently promoted to the Planning & Marketing Manager positions. One of the great attributes of Petoskey Plastics is the family culture. I encourage everyone to explore the different opportunities that this great company offers, whether it is help with going back to school, a new project, or an advanced position.
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BENEFITS Associate Benefit Timeline
Temporary and Full-Time Continuous Operations Temporary Associate • Onboarding • Training • Shift Premium • Paid Weekly
Aver age com pany cont ribut ion to a ssoc iate healt h ins uran ce is $4 /hr
First Complete Quarter • Attendance Bonus
Day 1 • Paid Weekly • Call-In Pay • Birthday Pay • Holiday Pay • Uniforms • Associate Referral Bonus • Direct Deposit • Wellness Reimbursement • Begin Earning Paid Time Off • 90-Day Stay Bonus Eligibility • Attendance Bonus Drawing First of the Month Following 60 Days of Service
• Medical Insurance • Prescription • Dental & Vision • Life Insurance • 401k Participation • 60-Day New Hire Check-In • Paid Bereavement Leave Eligibility
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• Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement First Complete Quarter Worked
• Profit Sharing Eligibility
6 Months • Longevity Pay Increase
3 Years
1 Year
• Longevity Pay Increase
• Longevity Pay Increase • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Time Off Increase
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Associate Financial Benefits Throughout the years, our associate benefit philosophy has been to provide benefits that help associates gain financial security, and an improved quality of life. We believe associate benefits are an important part of an associate's total compensation. We also recognize that each associate is different and has different needs. Below are a few benefits we are proud to offer our associates.
Shift Premium
Call-In Bonus
Profit Sharing Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO)
Birthday Pay 401k Retirement Plan
Attendance Bonus
Short-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement Safety Shoe Reimbursement Long-Term Disability Life Insurance
Wellness Reimbursement Medical, Prescription, Dental, Safety Glasses Reimbursement & Vision Insurance Identity Protection
Monthly Attendance Bonus Drawing
90-Day Stay Pay Bonus
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SAFETY Safety Mission Statement Petoskey Plastics is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our associates as well as our customers, vendors, and visitors. We encourage all associates to be actively involved in identifying, preventing, and correcting unsafe behavior and conditions.
Mandatory Safety Training All associates are required to participate in and pass our mandatory Safety Training on the first day of work. Some of the important topics covered in this training include: Lock-out Tag-out, Machine Safeguarding, Proper Lifting Techniques, and Pinch Point Awareness.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Petoskey Plastics provides each associate with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and ear plugs. There are reimbursement programs for annual associate purchases of safety shoes and prescription safety glasses.
Housekeeping To ensure our associates are staying safe and healthy, there are standard housekeeping procedures in place. Our facilities are regularly sanitized and there are protocols in place to help prevent associates from getting sick.
EVACUATION | EMERGENCY STOPS | EYE WASH & FIRST AID | PINCH POINT AWARENESS | MACHINE SAFEGUARDING | FORK LIFT SAFETY
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In an effort to keep all associates safe and improve their quality of life while at work, Petoskey Plastics promotes a “Safety First” culture. In addition to following individual plant safety rules, Cardinal Rules have been established, which are universal throughout all Petoskey Plastics installations.
Safety Audits Each location conducts safety audits at least once a month to make sure jobs and conditions within the facility are meeting standards for safety and housekeeping.
Safety Committee
Emergency Response Team
Each location elects safety committee members on a yearly basis. The safety committee is responsible for supporting the Safety Mission Statement and the goals of the committee, spreading awareness to associates, supervisors, and managers about safe work practices, and conducting monthly facility audits.
Petoskey Plastics incorporates emergency response training two times a year at all locations to strengthen our response capabilities in order to keep everyone safe and our customers supplied with product.
LOCKOUT-TAGOUT | SLIPS, TRIPS, & FALLS | PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES | HAZCOM | BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS | ACTIVE SHOOTER
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Connect with us! Visit our websites to learn more about our brands! slipngrip.com greencoreproducts.com steelcoatproducts.com
Locations Headquarters One Petoskey St. Petoskey, MI 49770
Sales Office 231 S. Old Woodward Ave. Suite 212 Birmingham, MI 48009
Petoskey Plant 4226 Charlevoix Ave. Petoskey, MI 49770
Morristown Plant 5725 Commerce Blvd. Morristown, TN 37814
Hartford City Plant 1100 Grant St. Hartford City, IN 47348
McKinney Plant 2050 Couch Dr. McKinney, TX 75069
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