Upstate Container Firm Taking Job Applications

3:35 PM, Jun 13, 2012   |    comments
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The firm Encore Container is investing $3.9 million in a new manufacturing and corporate headquarters in Greenville that is expected to create 89 jobs.
 
Chief executive officer Chad Odom says the firm is opening an 80,000-square-foot headquarters, manufacturing site and recycling facility.
 
The firm produces 55-gallon plastic drums and 275-gallon containers. It also cleans, reconditions and recycles such equipment.
 
State Secretary of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt says the announcement is a boost to both the manufacturing and recycling business in the state.
 
The firm is accepting applications for a variety of positions including equipment operators, customer support and accounting. Resumes should be sent to HR@EncoreContainer.com.