Machine Operator

ALPLA Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Hands-on training

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

ALPLA Bowling Green 2 Plant in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a dedicated team member to operate on the production line from start to finish. You will manage machine starts/stops, perform quality checks, and ensure packaging meets specifications.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a mechanical background in plastics. We offer hands-on training, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a stable, global organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging.
• Start / Stop the machine.
• Performs parison controls.
• Monitor Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths, etc).
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality check.
• Prepare machine for mold change.
• Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications.
• Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift.
• Line clearance performance.
• Autonomous maintenance activities.
• Assists Machine Operator II/Shift Supervisor/Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed.
• Working together in a Team.
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALPLA Bowling Green 2 Plant
377 Southwood Ct
Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA

Description

Build 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'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.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Competitive 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 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.

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging
  • Start / Stop the machine
  • Performs parison controls
  • Monitor Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail
    lengths, etc)
  • Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality
    check
  • Prepare machine for mold change
  • Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed
    specifications
  • Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift
  • Line clearance performance
  • Autonomous maintenance activities
• Assists Machine Operator II/Shift Supervisor/Mold Change Team with mold/color
  changes as needed
• Working together in a Team
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred

Qualification/Skills

• 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 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). #entrylevel #BOW2

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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