Full-Time

Machine Operator

Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

1,001-5,000 employees

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$23/hr

+ $1.35 shift premium

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Sherman, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a machine operator is required.
  • Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to perform minor machine maintenance is required.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals is required.
  • Ability to work overtime is required.
  • Physical stamina and strength, including the ability to stand for long periods, are required.
  • Completion of Altium Machine Operator 1 training within 90 days of the hire date is required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
  • Set up machines, including calibration and cleaning, to start a production cycle.
  • Control and adjust machine settings such as speed.
  • Operate blow-mold machines, including wheel, reciprocator, and shuttle machines.
  • Perform audits, weight checks, and quality checks.
  • Check output to identify machine-related mistakes or flaws.
  • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
  • Enter data into the statistical process control database for quality-control measures.
  • Troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete minor repairs on blow-mold and support equipment.
  • Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
  • Maintain activity logs.
  • Stand, walk, use hands to grasp and handle materials, reach with the hands and arms, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds while performing the job duties.
  • Use required personal protective equipment in the production department and other designated areas.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of blow-mold machine operation experience is preferred.

Altium Packaging makes rigid plastic packaging and containers, including bottles, jugs, and other containers for beverage, food, household chemical, and personal care markets. It offers end-to-end packaging solutions: package design, engineering, and manufacturing, enabling customers to develop their brands through tailored packaging. The company differentiates itself by being a leader in sustainable packaging, including offering 100% recycled plastic bottles and ongoing use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, alongside its customer-centric design and full-service approach. Its goal is to help brands grow with packaging that meets their functional needs while advancing sustainable practices in packaging.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Plastic Industries and Andersen Plastics acquisitions expanded capacity in 2022 and 2025.
  • Altium's 100% recycled bottles and high-PCR claims win brands chasing 2026 sustainability targets.
  • More than 65 facilities let Altium localize supply and cut freight for beverage customers.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on virgin resin and PCR spreads, squeezing margins when resin markets shift.
  • Leadership turnover from Sean Fallmann to John Mooers on July 7, 2025 disrupts execution.
  • Any missed FDA, New Jersey PCR, or OSHA compliance triggers customer losses and shutdowns.

What makes Altium Packaging unique

  • Altium Packaging runs 65 North American facilities and 4,000 employees as of August 2026.
  • Envision Plastics supplies FDA-cleared EcoPrime® PCR for food-contact packaging in 2026.
  • John Mooers, ex-Silgan, became CEO on July 7, 2025, sharpening operating discipline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PR Newswire
Nov 15th, 2023
Envision Plastics Celebrates National Recycling Day With Event To Launch Expanded Ecoprime® Recycling Capacity

"Coming together on National Recycling Day to celebrate this achievement is incredibly fulfilling, and I'm proud of our team and the commitment to being the industry's preferred supplier of fit-for-food contract HDPE PCR." said Altium Packaging's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Fallmann. .