Plastics Thermoform Operator — Cups, Lids & Trays Manufacturing

Ready to run high-speed thermoforming lines?

If you like hands-on work, solving problems on the fly, and being part of a tight-knit production crew, this role is for you. At Pactiv Evergreen in Mooresville, you’ll learn multiple lines and help us deliver safe, high-quality packaging for customers across North America and Europe.

What you’ll do

• Safety first: Know your PPE, keep a clean work area, follow all procedures, and immediately report hazards, near misses, or injuries.
• Quality always: Inspect parts for weight, diameter, color, and clarity; pack finished goods in the correct configuration; raise any concerns quickly.
• Productivity mindset: Start up/shut down extruders and thermoformers, make color and job changes per the schedule, keep machines running to standard, and complete TPM tasks.
• Own the process: Fill out all required line paperwork accurately and on time; escalate issues per playbook and work with minimal supervision.
• Be a teammate: Collaborate with packers, Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, and Quality to hit line targets; help train others; stay focused—cell phones are off during production unless the line is down or you’re on break.

Must-haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; comfortable in group settings and resolving conflict professionally.
• Flexibility for overtime and off shifts.
• Comfort standing 12 hours with consistent use of PPE.
• Reliable, on-time attendance to support the team and the line.

Nice-to-haves

• Packaging experience
• Plastic extrusion experience
• Thermoforming experience

Tools of the trade

• Extrusion machines
• Thermoforming machines
• Conveyor systems

Grow with a leader

Pactiv Evergreen is now part of Novolex—innovators in food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, delivery/carryout, processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. We invest in R&D to expand sustainable options, and we operate across North America and Europe, including two advanced plastic film recycling centers. Explore more about our 20,000+ employees and our commitments at .

Your new workplace

Mooresville, NC (30 miles north of Charlotte) is part of the fast-growing Charlotte metro. Our 1996-built plant produces cups, lids, and trays, employs around 700 people, and has been honored as Safety Plant of the Year and Food Service Manufacturer of the Year.

Legal

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.