# Plastics Manufacturing hiring trends

> 3,271 new job posts in the Plastics Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days from 95 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/plastics-manufacturing/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 932
- New job posts, last 90 days: 3,271
- New job posts, last 12 months: 11,854
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 95
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 4%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $48,500 per year (USD; 2,677 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Plastics Manufacturing industry last month?

1,069 new job posts in October 2026, down 16% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Plastics Manufacturing industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 12% compared with the three months before (3,470 vs. 3,085).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Plastics Manufacturing industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Operator (628), Technician (554) and Engineer (306).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Plastics Manufacturing industry?

In the last 90 days: Inteplast Group (360), Plastipak (189) and Zaraplast (151).

### How common is remote work in the Plastics Manufacturing industry?

4% of job posts in the Plastics Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Plastics Manufacturing industry?

$48,500 per year (USD) across 2,677 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 878 |
| 2025-12 | 693 |
| 2026-01 | 1035 |
| 2026-02 | 817 |
| 2026-03 | 988 |
| 2026-04 | 948 |
| 2026-05 | 866 |
| 2026-06 | 974 |
| 2026-07 | 1245 |
| 2026-08 | 1135 |
| 2026-09 | 1266 |
| 2026-10 | 1069 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Operator | 628 |
| Technician | 554 |
| Engineer | 306 |
| Manager | 244 |
| Specialist | 182 |
| Machine Operator | 157 |
| Maintenance | 108 |
| Supervisor | 101 |
| Salesperson | 99 |
| Analyst | 91 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Inteplast Group | 360 |
| Plastipak | 189 |
| Zaraplast | 151 |
| BT Nyloplast GmbH | 116 |
| Braskem | 108 |
| Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. | 97 |
| Ravago Americas | 97 |
| Revolution | 77 |
| ENGEL | 74 |
| ISCO Industries | 71 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 2138 |
| Germany | 422 |
| Brazil | 311 |
| United Kingdom | 80 |
| France | 65 |
| The Netherlands | 35 |
| China | 27 |
| Hungary | 21 |
| Belgium | 19 |
| Canada | 19 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=11&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.