Blow-Mold Operator for PC/PET Bottles | Growth Path

Emerald Plastics USA Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Full-time hours with consistent shifts

Health benefits after probation

Overtime opportunities

Career path as leads/relief roles grow

Small direct team

Job summary

Emerald Plastics USA Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is hiring Machine Operators for blow-moulding lines producing PC and PET bottles. You will own the machine on your shift — startup, changeovers, product quality, packaging, and shutdown — with support from the Plant Manager and Lead Operator.

You will perform startup/shutdown procedures, monitor quality against specs, and run mould changes. This is a full-time, on-site role with room to scale as the plant grows.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure, scale, and simple gauges.
• Ability to follow written procedures (SOPs) and complete production paperwork accurately.
• Team-first attitude and clear communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, warm-up, hot-hold, and shutdown procedures on PC and PET blow-moulding machines.
• Monitor bottle weight, wall thickness, neck finish, and cosmetic quality against spec, and adjust process variables to stay in range.
• Run mould and neck-tooling changeovers between products (e.g., crown vs. screw-top, 3-gallon vs. 5-gallon).
• Operate resin dryers, feed systems, and regrind handling; verify moisture and material readiness.
• Complete pallet-packing logs, shift production reports, and QC drop-test sampling every 100 bottles.
• Keep the machine area, work-in-progress, and finished-pallet zones clean, safe, and organized.
• Communicate clearly with the incoming/outgoing shift and supervisor on issues, downtime, and quality holds.
• Assist with mould changes, minor mechanical adjustments, and preventive-maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

English communication

Tools

Blow-moulding machines

Resin dryers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Emerald Plastics USA Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is hiring Machine Operators for blow-moulding lines producing PC and PET bottles. You will own the machine on your shift — startup, changeovers, product quality, packaging, and shutdown — with support from the Plant Manager and Lead Operator.

You will perform startup/shutdown procedures, monitor quality against specs, and run mould changes. This is a full-time, on-site role with room to scale as the plant grows.