Packaging Team Lead

ALPLA Group; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Lima, OH is seeking a Packaging Operator to support packaging lines, ensure materials supply, and maintain safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of packaging experience, with some lead experience preferred.

You must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long shifts. Responsibilities include setup and operation of packaging equipment, coordinating with the shift supervisor, and training and auditing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Min. 6 months of Packaging Operator experience preferred.
• Some lead experience preferred.
• Good mechanical skill.
• Capable of lifting 25 pounds and standing for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Shift Supervisor the packaging needs on production equipment.
• Ensures all lines are adequately supplied with materials needed (foil, cartons, tray, etc.).
• Assists Packaging Operators as needed to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Setup and operate multiple packaging equipment types (carton erectors, partition inserters, product inserters, top closers, palletization).
• Ensures labels correctly match the product where manual labeling is required.
• Manage and assign break schedules for packers.
• Support troubleshooting and training initiatives for Packers.
• Audit packer standard work and completion; audit packer quality checks and completion.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months Packaging Operator experience preferred

Lead experience preferred

Tools

Carton erectors

Partition inserters

Product inserters

Top closers

Palletization equipment

Job description

Alpla Lima Plant
3320 Fort Shawnee Industrial Dr
Lima, OH 45806, 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.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Shift Supervisor the packaging needs on production equipment
• Ensures all lines are adequately supplied with materials needed. For example:
  • Foil
  • Cartons
  • Tray
  • etc.
• Assists Packaging Operators as needed to ensure a smooth workflow
  • Setup and operate multiple types of packaging equipment. Equipment may include, but is not limited to: carton erectors, partition inserters, product inserters, top closers, palletization equipment
• Ensures labels correctly match the product in facilities where manual labeling is required
• Manage and assign break schedule for packers
• Support troubleshooting and training initiatives for Packers
• Audit packer standard work and completion
• Audit packer quality checks and completion

Performance Metrics:

• Completion of staffing report for packer staff
• Completion of package paperwork
• Updated and completion of packer training documentation
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

What Makes You Great

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Min. 6 months of Packaging Operator experience preferred
• Some lead experience preferred
• Good mechanical skill
• Capable of lifting 25 pounds and standing for a minimum of 12 hours
• Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously

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). #LIMA

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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