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Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Machine Operator

Full-Time
$21.25/hr

+ Bonus potential

Entry
Verona, PA, USA
In Person
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Basic computer experience.
  • Blow-mold experience.
  • Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, and reach with the hands and arms frequently.
  • Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Ability to work around moving mechanical parts in a production environment and in usually loud conditions.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in the production department and other designated areas.
  • Availability for reasonable mandatory overtime due to business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Operate blow-mold, polyethylene terephthalate, and injection molding machines, including wheel, reciprocating, and shuttle machines, to produce quality bottles.
  • Operate grinders, trimmer machines, conveyor systems, and blow-mold support equipment.
  • Troubleshoot process problems and perform minor repairs and maintenance to ensure continued production-line operation.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, General Manufacturing Policies, quality-control procedures, blow-mold process procedures, and applicable safety standards and regulations.
  • Use correct personal protective equipment and follow company safety policies.
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of clutter.
  • Perform preventive-maintenance activities and make mold, neck, blow-pin, and other mechanical changes.
  • Perform bottle inspections, including drop tests for designated lines.
  • Inspect bottle quality during production, packaging, and labeling.
  • Perform audits, weight checks, and quality checks.
  • Adjust equipment to meet product specifications.
  • Escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues immediately.
  • Monitor packaging-material supply levels and replenish materials as needed.
  • Pick up dropped bottles, place them into bins, and place them into the grinder when needed.
  • Ensure correct labeling, bottle descriptions, and product packaging in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Move finished goods to the designated area.
  • Prepare and document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, and line efficiencies.
  • Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
  • Follow specific job-task instructions from the Lead Operator or Supervisor and seek assistance with unusual problems.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or General Education Development credential.

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. .