Machine Operator

ALPLA Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) match

Childcare savings

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Recognition programs

Training & development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Missouri is seeking an entry-level Production Operator to join our packaging lines. You will help produce and package goods, follow quality specs, and maintain clean, safe work environments across multiple lines.

You will work with a collaborative team, perform routine maintenance, and help ensure on-time line readiness. We offer hands-on training, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities at a global leader in sustainable packaging.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical background in plastics industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging and ensuring quantities meet specifications.
• Record goods produced and issues encountered during shift.
• Follow quality processes and inspection methods; escalate concerns promptly.
• Perform line clearance and autonomous maintenance tasks as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment; load labels and verify accuracy.
• Assist with mold/color changes and support team collaboration.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the department.

Skills

Plastics industry background

Basic computer skills

Mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 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 Will You Enjoy Doing

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging
  • Ensure goods are produced and packaged in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications
  • Accurately records goods produced and problems encountered during shift
  • Follow all established quality processes and inspection methods to ensure product quality and promptly escalate any concerns
  • Line clearance performance
  • Autonomous maintenance check list
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment
  • Build, load and make boxes
  • Load labels and guarantee the accuracy of applied labels
  • Perform autonomous maintenance
  • Weigh scrap and label correctly
  • Wrap finished product
  • Operate up to 5 production lines simultaneously
• Assists Machine operator II/Supervisor and Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed
• Working together in a Team
  • Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible
• Maintains good housekeeping within department

Performance Metrics:

• Waste
• Labeling accuracy: maintains a labeling accuracy rate of 100% by consistently following all labeling procedures without deviation
• Quality control compliance: performs all required quality checks
• Line clearance accuracy
• Autonomous maintenance completion
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical Background in Plastics Industry 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:

• The employee is regularly required to stand (minimum 12 hours), walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and
• The employee is occasionally required to
• 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 #KCI

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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