Machine Op II

ALPLA Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Care Program

401K Retirement Plan

Education assistance program

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Vandalia, Ohio, seeks an entry-level Machine Operator to oversee production and packaging processes. This role involves starting and stopping machines, performing quality controls, and ensuring production efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and mechanical ability. The position includes various physical demands, with required lifting and adherence to safety standards. ALPLA fosters an inclusive work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of experience as an ALPLA Machine Operator I or at least 3 years outside experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging.
• Monitor material control and perform quality checks.
• Provide directions to team members and develop operators.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short-term, long-term, and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

What Will You 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 the machine for a mold change
  • Changing speed and cycle times
  • Troubleshooting
  • Ensure goods are produced in the 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
• Provides directions to Packaging Operators and Machine Operators I, as needed
• Develops Machine Operator I by providing and supporting training activities
• Covers for the Shift Supervisor when needed. Assist the Supervisor or the Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed
• Working together in a Team
  • Ensure the team works together as efficiently as possible
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within the department

What Makes You Great

Qualification/Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1.5 years of experience as an ALPLA Machine Operator I or at least 3 years equivalent outside experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated 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 their 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). #Entry Level#DAY

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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