Machine Operator

ALPLA Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and educational"

Job summary

ALPLA Dayton Plant in Vandalia, OH is seeking a production operator to oversee the line from start to finish, ensuring seamless handoff from production to packaging. You will monitor packaging, start and stop machines, and perform small adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training as part of ALPLA's commitment to employee growth. Candidates should be prepared to support continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability is preferred in plastics environments.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging
• Start/Stop the machine
• Make minor process adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Monitor material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths)
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks
• Prepares machine for mold change
• Troubleshooting
• Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications
• Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift
• Performs color changes and material changes
• Develops newer operators by providing and supporting training activities
• Assist Supervisor or Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department

Skills

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred

Job description

ALPLA Dayton Plant

2700 Concorde Dr

Suite 200

Vandalia, OH 45377, 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.

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.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging
• Start/Stop the machine
• 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 machine for mold change
• Troubleshooting
• Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications
• Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift
• Performs color changes and material changes
• Develops Machine newer operators by providing and supporting training activities
• Assist Supervisor or 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:

• Efficiency
• Waste
• Quality checks
• Material Change efficiency and accuracy
• Autonomous maintenance completion

What Makes You Great

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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 essentialfunctions.

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).

#Production #DAY1

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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