Machine 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, and is currently seeking a Machine Operator I – EBM!

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

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

Achieves and maintains company-established goals for efficiency, quality, and safety by following all procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Holds overall line responsibility, from production to packaging:

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• Starts and stops the machine
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• Performs parison controls
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• Monitors material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, tail lengths, etc.)
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• Performs regular quality control and visual quality checks throughout the shift
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• Prepares the machine for mold changes
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• Ensures goods are produced in the correct quantity and to agreed specifications
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• Accurately records goods produced and problems encountered during the shift
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• Performs line clearance
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• Completes autonomous maintenance activities
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• Assists the Machine Operator II, Shift Supervisor, and Mold Change Team with mold and color changes as needed
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• Works as part of a team and helps the team operate as efficiently as possible
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• Maintains good housekeeping in and around the machine and within the department
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Performance Metrics

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• Efficiency
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• Waste
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• Quality checks
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• Material change efficiency and accuracy
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• Autonomous maintenance completion
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Competencies

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• Ensures Accountability
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• Decision Quality
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• Communicates Effectively
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• Instills Trust
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• Collaborates
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• Values Differences
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• Drives Results
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Qualifications and Requirements

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• High school diploma or equivalent required
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• Technical or mechanical background in the plastics industry preferred
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• Basic computer skills
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• Demonstrated mechanical ability
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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:

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• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and very occasionally to climb or balance.
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• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk or hear.
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• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
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• 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.
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• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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The employee is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies, procedures, and safety standards (OSHA).

The position description is not all-inclusive, and you may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.