Process Technician - Nights

Alpla Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay & benefits

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Childcare savings

Paid vacation/holidays

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Employee recognition

Hands-on training

Sustainability focus

Résumé du poste

ALPLA is seeking an Injection Molding Technician in Kansas City to monitor parameters, ensure safe and efficient operation, and validate product quality. You will monitor processes, manage materials, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The role demands at least 2 years in injection molding, experience with toolmaking/mechanical/electrical systems, and the ability to lift 60 lbs and stand long hours. Growth and training are emphasized, with comprehensive benefits at ALPLA.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years' experience in Injection Molding.
• Experience in Toolmaking, Mechanic or Electric/Electronic systems.
• Able to work in a Team environment.
• Flexible work availability.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and stand for a minimum of 12 hours.

Responsabilités

• Identify and monitor critical parameters to ensure machines operate safely and efficiently.
• Test and validate that a quality product is consistently produced.
• Test and validate that processes optimize equipment usage.
• Ensure required raw materials are available and defect-free.
• Identify, monitor, and report inconsistencies; implement corrective actions.
• Perform minor repairs to molds and molding equipment.
• Develop and deliver training for department personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for processes and training.
• Perform and document product sampling.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper working condition of machines and tools.

Connaissances

Team environment

Time management

Flexible availability

Prioritize & plan

Lifts up to 60 lbs & 12h stand

Description du poste

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 You Will Enjoy Doing

• Identify and monitor critical parameters to ensure all assigned machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably according to recommended guidelines
• Test and validate that a quality product is consistently produced
• Test and validate that processes are optimizing equipment to the fullest extent
• Ensure all required raw materials are available and defect‑free prior to processing
• Identify, monitor, and report inconsistencies across all shifts not worked; create and implement corrective action plans to address discrepancies
• Perform minor repairs to molds and molding equipment
• Develop and deliver training for department personnel as needed
• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to processes, procedures, and training to support high customer satisfaction
• Perform and document product sampling
• Maintain and supervise cleanliness, organization, and proper working condition of assigned machines and tools

What Makes You Great

Education/Experience

• Min 2 years' experience in Injection Molding
• Experienced in either Toolmaking, Mechanic or Electric/Electronic systems

Qualification/Skills

• Able to work in Team environment
• Effectively manages time as a resource; gives balanced attention to appropriate long‑term and short‑term priorities
• Must have flexible work availability
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and stand for a minimum of 12 hours

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). #KCI

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.