Packaging Operator

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.What Can You Expect From ALPLAHealth and Wellness Care Program- Benefits Child Care BenefitsDependent Care Cost Savings ProgramRecognition programs; Promotional opportunities401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching PlanMedical, dental, vision planEducation assistance program/tuition reimbursementShort-term, long-term, and life insurance paid by ALPLAPaid vacation; paid holidaysWhat You Will Enjoy DoingMain Responsibilities:Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipmentEquipment may include, but is not limited to:Carton ErectorsPartition insertersProduct inserts/tumble packaging systemsCase and top closing equipmentPalletizing and stretch wrapping equipmentScrap separation by material type and waste bookRework and grinding activities per material handlingand quality standardsManual responsibilities include:Loading, building, and assembling cartonsHand packaging of bottlesLoading labels and packaging materialsMaintenance includes:Perform routine cleaning and minor preventive maintenance of equipmentComplete scheduled weekly equipment cleaningPerform autonomous maintenance tasks per standard proceduresMaterial HandlingLoading/Unloading packaging materials such as corrugate, containers, labels, and other raw materialsSafely moving materials to and from designated storage locationsDocumentationAccurately document record of finished goods, packaging specifications, and visual quality checksPerform changeovers of various packaging equipment (e.g., case erector, partition inserter, top sealer)Apply correct labels and verify packaging configurationsPerform visual quality inspections of bottles, labels, and packaging integrityPerform proper line clearance between production runsHousekeeping of assigned work areaWhat Makes You GreatPerformance 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 accuracyAutonomous maintenance completionEducation/Experience:High school diploma or equivalent requiredMin. 6 months of manufacturing experience preferredAdditional Requirements:Capable of lifting 55 pounds and to stand for a minimum of 12 hours Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneouslyHigh 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 to climb or balanceThe employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to sitThe employee must regularly lift and/ or move or push up to 55 and/ or move up to 38lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move or push/pull up to 55 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job 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). ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. #DAY #HourlyEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.