Blow Mold Operator - PET Bottles (12h Shifts)

Altium Packaging; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sherman, TX is seeking a Machine Operator to run blow-mold/PET/injection molding equipment and support machinery, contributing to high-quality bottle production. You will troubleshoot processes, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to GMP and safety policies to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires basic math, basic computer skills, and prior blow mold experience, with training provided within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.
• Prefer High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
• Introduction to troubleshooting and resolving process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Perform audits, weights and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer experience

Blow mold experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Altium Packaging in Sherman, TX is seeking a Machine Operator to run blow-mold/PET/injection molding equipment and support machinery, contributing to high-quality bottle production. You will troubleshoot processes, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to GMP and safety policies to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires basic math, basic computer skills, and prior blow mold experience, with training provided within 90 days of hire.