Packaging Team Lead – Hands-On Ops & Team Growth

ALPLA Group; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company‑sponsored health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career growth opportunities

Hands‑on training and development

Job summary

ALPLA St. Peters Plant in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Packaging Operator to support daily production.

You will coordinate packaging needs with the shift supervisor and ensure lines are stocked with foil, cartons, trays, and other materials. You will set up and operate packaging equipment such as carton erectors and inserters, assist operators for smooth workflow, verify product labels, manage break schedules, and aid in training and quality checks to maintain safe, efficient packaging

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of Packaging Operator experience preferred.
• Capable of lifting 25 pounds and standing for up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Shift Supervisor the packaging needs on production equipment.
• Ensures lines are adequately supplied with materials (foil, cartons, trays, etc.).
• Assists Packaging Operators to ensure a smooth workflow; setup and operate packaging equipment.
• Ensures labels match product when manual labeling is required.
• Manages break schedules for packers.
• Supports troubleshooting and training initiatives for Packers.
• Audits packer standard work and quality checks.

Skills

Packaging operator

Mechanical skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Stand for 12 hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Carton erectors

Partition inserters

Job description

ALPLA St. Peters Plant in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Packaging Operator to support daily production.

You will coordinate packaging needs with the shift supervisor and ensure lines are stocked with foil, cartons, trays, and other materials. You will set up and operate packaging equipment such as carton erectors and inserters, assist operators for smooth workflow, verify product labels, manage break schedules, and aid in training and quality checks to maintain safe, efficient packaging