Machine Operator- Nights

National Society of Professional Surveyors; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking entry-level personnel to operate machinery and optimize production processes. Key responsibilities include ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently, monitoring product quality, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and basic mechanical skills, with additional experience in the plastics industry being a plus.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Care Program

Child Care Benefits

Dependent Care Cost Savings Program

Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities

401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan

Medical, dental, vision plan

Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement

Short term, long term and life insurance paid by company

Paid vacation; paid holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Monitor, report, and optimize process parameters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred

Job description

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

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
• Medical, dental, vision 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

• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines via performing necessary mechanical adjustments
• Ensure high quality products are produced at all times
• Monitoring, reporting and optimizing process parameters
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly
• Support changeover activities if necessary
• 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

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 #BET

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.

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