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alpla groupVandalia, OHJunior L3
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersPlant and System Operators, All OtherMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
All Other Plastics Product ManufacturingUnlaminated Plastics Profile Shape ManufacturingPlastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
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Join AlplaBuild a career, not just a job. Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands including P&G, Unilever, L'Oral, 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 ALPLA Competitive pay and comprehensive benefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company matchChildcare and dependent care savings programsPaid vacation and holidaysCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursement and educational assistance programsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsHands-on training and professional development A stable, growing company committed to sustainability Ready 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 You Will Enjoy Doing Overall line responsibility from production to packaging Start/Stop the machine Performs parison controls Makes minor process adjustments to ensure good quality and efficiency Monitors Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths, etc.) Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks Prepares machine for mold change Troubleshooting Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift Performs color changes and material changes Performs autonomous maintenance activities Develops Machine newer operators by providing and supporting training activities Assist Supervisor or Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed Working together in a Team Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department Performance Metrics: EfficiencyWasteQuality checksMaterial Change efficiency and accuracyAutonomous maintenance completion
Competencies: Ensures AccountabilityDecision QualityCommunicates EffectivelyInstills TrustCollaboratesValues DifferencesDrives Results What Makes You Great High School Diploma or equivalent requiredTechnical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferredBasic computer skillsDemonstrated mechanical ability
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, 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). 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.

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