Packaging Technician: Hands-On Operator & Growth

ALPLA Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Training opportunities

Job summary

ALPLA, a global packaging leader, is hiring in Vandalia, OH for a packaging operator role. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple packaging lines, loading materials, and ensuring smooth line performance.

The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with hands-on training, on-the-job development, and opportunities to grow within a multinational company. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and value reliability and quality, ALPLA offers a path

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Min. 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Safety-conscious and able to work with multiple equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple packaging machines.
• Load and unload cartons, bottles, and materials.
• Document finished goods, packaging specs, and quality checks.
• Perform line clearance and housekeeping between runs.
• Assist with changeovers and basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Stand for long shifts

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carton erectors

Partition inserters

Packaging equipment

Palettizing equipment

Job description

ALPLA, a global packaging leader, is hiring in Vandalia, OH for a packaging operator role. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple packaging lines, loading materials, and ensuring smooth line performance.

The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with hands-on training, on-the-job development, and opportunities to grow within a multinational company. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and value reliability and quality, ALPLA offers a path