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Altium Packaging

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Production Packaging Associate

Full-TimeUpdated
$16.88 - $21.59+ Bonus potential
Entry
Turners Falls, Montague, MA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Basic mathematical skills are required.
  • Basic computer experience is required.
  • Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training is required within 90 days of hire.
  • The employee must be able to frequently stand, walk, grasp, handle, feel, reach, and lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required.
  • The role requires wearing personal protective equipment and safely working around moving mechanical parts in a loud production environment with temperatures that fluctuate seasonally.
Responsibilities
  • Package materials and finished products, load and move material, and operate packaging equipment.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and company General Manufacturing Policies.
  • Wear the correct personal protective equipment and follow safety policies.
  • Adhere to the work schedule and work effectively with others.
  • Keep the work area neat, clean, and organized.
  • Monitor conveyor belts and clear bottle jams from production lines.
  • Pick up dropped bottles from the production floor and place them into designated bins.
  • Place discarded bottles into the grinder when applicable.
  • Inspect bottle quality during production, packaging, and labeling, including drop tests for designated lines.
  • Immediately escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues.
  • Monitor packaging-material supplies and replenish them as needed.
  • Ensure correct labeling, bottle description, and packaging according to specific customer requirements.
  • Move finished goods to the designated area.
  • Set up and organize workstations efficiently; maintain inventory levels and restock supplies to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management; duties may vary by plant based on equipment and plant design.
  • Work reasonable mandatory overtime when required by business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred.

About the company

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. .