Packaging Operator- Dayshift

What You Will Enjoy Doing

Main Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment, including carton erectors, partition inserters, product inserters (MPV, VPM, PLU), foil dispensers, top closers, and palletization equipment
• Load, build and make boxes, hand package bottles, and load labels
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations
• Load and unload packaging materials such as corrugate, containers, or other raw materials
• Accurately document records of finished goods, packaging specifications, or visual quality checks
• Perform changeovers of diverse packaging equipment (e.g. case erector, partition inserter, top sealer)
• Apply correct labels
• Perform quality checks consisting of visual inspection of overall product, labels, and packaging integrity for defects
• Maintain housekeeping standards

What Makes You Great

Performance Measurements:

• Accurately following all labeling procedures
• Quality checks

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• 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

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.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, push and pull, reach with hands and arms, and very occasionally climb or balance
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 38 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move or push/pull up to 55 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision
• It is 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)

Schedule

• 6 am to 6:30 pm, (2-2-3) 12-hour rotating weekends

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays