Full-Time

Production Packaging Associate

Updated on 8/24/2026

Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

1,001-5,000 employees

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$16.88 - $21.59/hr

+ Bonus potential

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Turners Falls, Montague, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
GMP

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Requirements
  • Basic mathematical skills are required.
  • Basic computer experience.
  • Ability to safely perform the essential physical functions, including frequently standing, walking, grasping, handling, reaching, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work around moving mechanical parts in a loud production environment with fluctuating temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment.
  • Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire date.
  • Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct personal protective equipment and following safety policies.
  • Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to the work schedule.
  • Work effectively with others.
  • Adhere to company General Manufacturing Policies.
  • 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, if applicable.
  • Inspect bottle quality during production, packaging, and labeling.
  • Perform bottle inspections, including drop tests for designated lines.
  • Immediately escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues.
  • Monitor packaging-material supply levels and replenish materials as needed.
  • Ensure correct labeling, bottle descriptions, and product packaging in accordance with 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 assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

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

  • Altium's 2026 blog highlights dairy, sustainability, and PCR innovation momentum.
  • Job postings rose 27.5% in 2026, signaling hiring despite modest headcount decline.
  • GIC's ownership and Altium's scale support acquisitions and end-market diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Dairy Brands sued Altium in 2023 over contract disputes in Texas federal court.
  • Sage Plastics trade-secret litigation in 2024 exposes know-how leakage and employee-mobility risk.
  • A prolonged CEO transition after Sean Fallmann's 2025 retirement can disrupt execution.

What makes Altium Packaging unique

  • Altium has 65 North American facilities and 100% recyclable packaging across categories.
  • It pioneered 100% recycled plastic bottles and pushes high-PCR lightweight designs.
  • Its new early-2026 eCommerce platform strengthens customer stickiness and ordering convenience.

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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. .