Machine Operator

ALPLA Group; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Matching Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Saint Peters, MO is seeking an entry-level Line Operator to manage production line activities from start to finish and ensure products meet quality specifications. You will perform machine setup, parison control, and material checks while coordinating with maintenance and mold-change teams.

The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and teamwork; a high school diploma and basic computer skills are required, with plastics industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/mechanical background in plastics industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills and demonstrated mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line from production to packaging; start/stop the machine.
• Perform parison controls and monitor material control (weight, regrind, tail lengths).
• Record goods produced accurately and note problems during shift.
• Assist with mold/color changes and support team efforts.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety around the machine and department.

Skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Plastics industry background

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• 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 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 checks
  • 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
  • Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department

Performance Metrics:

• Waste
• Quality checks
• Material Change efficiency and accuracy
• Autonomous maintenance completion
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

What Makes You Great:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical/mechanical 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 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 #STP

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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