Machine Operator

ALPLA Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and educational"

Career growth and advancement

Hands-on training and professional dev

Job summary

ALPLA Bowling Green 2 Plant is seeking a skilled maintenance/production technician to join our manufacturing team in Bowling Green, KY. You will help ensure high quality products, monitor processes, and troubleshoot mechanical issues while maintaining safe, clean working conditions.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills, with opportunities for hands-on training and growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality products are produced at all times.
• Monitoring, reporting and optimizing process parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly.
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before using them.
• Monitor material waste and report inconsistencies.
• Following housekeeping rules and keeping the work area clean according to the cleaning plan.

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

• Ensure high quality products are produced at all times
• Monitoring, reporting and optimizing process parameters
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before using them
• Monitor material waste and report inconsistencies
• Following housekeeping rules and keeping the work area clean according to the cleaning plan

What Makes You Great

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.