Build a Career, Not Just a JobJoin 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.At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.What You Can Expect from ALPLACompetitive 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 sustainabilityReady to Build Your Future?Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.What Will You Enjoy DoingTo achieve and maintain company established goals in efficiency, quality and safety by following all procedures.Main Responsibilities:Overall line responsibility from production to packaging Start / Stop the machinePerforms parison controlsMonitor Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths, etc)Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checksPrepare machine for mold changeEnsure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specificationsAccurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shiftLine clearance performanceAutonomous maintenance activitiesAssists Machine Operator II/Shift Supervisor/Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as neededWorking together in a Team Ensure team works together as efficiently as possibleMaintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within departmentPerformance Metrics:EfficiencyWasteQuality checksMaterial Change efficiency and accuracyAutonomous maintenance completionCompetencies:Ensures AccountabilityDecision QualityCommunicates EffectivelyInstills TrustCollaboratesValues DifferencesDrives ResultsQualifications and Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredTechnical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferredBasic computer skillsDemonstrated mechanical abilityPhysical Demands:The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to 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 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 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).This position description has been fully explained to me and I have received a copy.
The position description is not all inclusive and I may be required to perform other duties as needed.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.