Pet Blowing Machine Operator at Cross Beverage Company Limited

Cross Beverage Company Limited is a Nigerian startup producing a portfolio of affordable, daily consumed drink products.Our products positions us to meet both everyday hydration needs and the demand for flavored, wholesome beverage in the Nigerian market

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pet Blowing Machine Operator 

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Line Manager
Department: Production

Job Summary

• Cross Beverage Nigeria Limited is recruiting a highly experienced PET Blowing Machine Operator to strengthen our production team.
• This role is for a hands-on operator who can independently run PET blowing machines at high speed, maintain machine stability, and handle first-level maintenance without supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently start, operate, and shut down PET blowing machines.
• Set and adjust heating zones, blowing pressure, and cycle speed based on bottle size and production requirements.
• Maintain consistent, high-speed bottle production throughout the shift.
• Inspect PET bottles for defects such as thin walls, weak bases, burn marks, and deformation.
• Identify root causes of defects and correct machine settings immediately.
• Prevent defective bottles from entering the filling and packaging line.
• Carry out first-level machine maintenance, including mould alignment, heater cleaning, and clearing air or cooling lines.
• Record daily production output, rejects, and downtime accurately.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor to meet production targets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3–5 years proven hands-on experience operating PET blowing machines.
• Must have independently operated PET blowing machines for full production shifts (not as an assistant).
• Strong understanding of PET preform behavior, heating control, air pressure balance, and mould performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common machine faults without waiting for a technician.
• Experience in water, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing is required.
• Physically fit and able to work long shifts, including overtime when required.

Salary
N100,000 Monthly. 

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified caniddates should send their CV and application letter with details of specific PET blowing machines previously operated and years of hands-on experience in a Cover Letter to: humanresources@crossbeverage.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.