PC / PET Machine Operator

Emerald Plastics USA Inc. is the U.S. operation of the Emerald Plastics group, a growing manufacturer of polycarbonate (PC) and PET water bottles — including 3-gallon and 5-gallon returnable jugs used across the bottled-water industry. Our Phoenix plant runs customer orders daily and is scaling to full 24/7 production. We are a small, hands-on team where operators are treated as skilled tradespeople, not just line staff.

The role

We are hiring Machine Operators to run and maintain our 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.

What you will do

• 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 (parison, temperatures, cycle) 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

What you bring

Required

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned shift, including weekends when scheduled

• Comfortable on your feet in a warm plant environment, lifting up to 50 lbs and moving pallets

• 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

Preferred (nice to have, not required)

• Prior experience in blow moulding, injection moulding, extrusion, or bottling

• Experience with PC and/or PET containers, 3-gallon / 5-gallon returnables, or beverage packaging

• Forklift and/or electric pallet-jack certification

• Familiarity with resin dryers, chillers, and compressed-air systems

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage — pay is based on real experience, not a fixed grid

• Full-time hours with consistent schedules and paid breaks

• Health benefits after probationary period

• Overtime opportunities as the plant scales

• Real career path — we are staffing three shifts and adding lead/relief roles as we grow

• Small, direct team — no corporate layers between you and the plant manager

How to apply: Email…. 

1. Subject line: Machine Operator — Phoenix

1. A short note on your relevant experience (bullets are fine — no formal cover letter needed)

1. Resume or work-history summary (PDF, Word, or paste in the email body)

1. Which shift(s) you are open to and your earliest start date

We review every application and reply to qualified candidates within a few business days.

Emerald Plastics USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.