Packaging Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment
• May include: Carton Erectors, Partition inserters, Product inserts/tumble packaging systems, Case and top closing equipment, Palletizing and stretch wrapping equipment, Scrap separation by material type and waste book, Rework and grinding activities per material handling and quality standards
• Manual responsibilities include: Loading, building, and assembling cartons, Hand packaging of bottles, Loading labels and packaging materials
• Maintenance includes: Perform routine cleaning and minor preventive maintenance of equipment, Complete scheduled weekly equipment cleaning, Perform autonomous maintenance tasks per standard procedures
• Material Handling: Loading/Unloading packaging materials such as corrugate, containers, labels, and other raw materials, Safely moving materials to and from designated storage locations
• Documentation: Accurately document record of finished goods, packaging specifications, and visual quality checks, Perform changeovers of various packaging equipment (e.g., case erector, partition inserter, top sealer)
• Apply correct labels and verify packaging configurations, Perform visual quality inspections of bottles, labels, and packaging integrity, Perform proper line clearance between production runs, Housekeeping of assigned work area

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred
• Capable of lifting 55 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

Qualifications

• Performance Measurements: Labeling Accuracy: Maintains a labeling accuracy rate of 100% by consistently following all labeling procedures without deviation
• Quality Control Compliance: Performs all required quality checks with 100% completion and accuracy, identifying and reporting any defects per standard operating procedures
• Line clearance accuracy Autonomous maintenance completion

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Schedule

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