Downstream Operator

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Responsibilities

• Start / Stop ronchi, hartness and labeler
• Make minor process adjustments to ensure good quality and efficiency
• Perform regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks
• Prepare machine for changeovers
• Adjust speed and cycle times
• Troubleshoot issues
• Ensure goods are produced in current quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications
• Accurately record goods purchased and problems encountered during shift
• Ensure all product moved to warehouse is properly labeled
• Ensure all counts are correct on each pallet moved to the warehouse
• Ensure accurate inventory counts of finished products
• Remove rejected product to quarantine area
• Ensure lines are stocked with correct and sufficient material
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department
• Work together in a team environment
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks

Performance Metrics

• Accurate Labeling
• Accurate Product Count

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1.5 years of experience as ALPLA Machine Operator I or at least 3 years equivalent experience
• Forklift or “Walk Behind” Forklift experience preferred
• Capable of lifting 25 pounds and standing for a minimum of 12 hours
• Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated mechanical ability

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally climb or balance
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision
• Required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development