Packaging Operator
ALPLA Group · Iowa City, IA · Yesterday
On-siteArt & CreativeInternship
Main Responsibilities
- Setup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment.
- Equipment may include, but is not limited to:
- carton erectors
- partition inserters
- product inserters (MPV, VPM, PLU)
- foil dispensers
- top closers
- palletization equipment
- Manual responsibilities include:
- Loading, building and making boxes
- Hand packaging of bottles
- Loading labels
- Maintenance includes:
- Perform routine cleaning, and minor maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations
- Material Handling:
- Loading/unloading packaging materials such as corrugate, containers or other raw materials
- Documentation:
- Accurately document records of finished goods, packaging specifications, or any visual quality checks
- Perform changeovers of diverse packaging equipment (eg case erector, partition inserter, top sealer, …)
- Applies correct labels
- Performs quality check consisting of visual inspection of overall product, labels and packaging integrity for defects
- Houseskeeping
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred
- Capable of lifting 55 pounds and to stand for a minimum of 12 hours
- Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously
- High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area