QA Technician

Alpla; Iowa City (IA, CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-paid life, short-term, and LT 

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Job summary

ALPLA Iowa City seeks an entry-level QA/Manufacturing Associate to support product quality and process verification on the production floor. You will perform bottle testing, line clearance, and routine quality checks to ensure customer specifications are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with data management tools, participate in root-cause analyses, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0-1 year with physical lab testing equipment preferred.
• Skills: basic computer skills, ability to work with others, good decision making with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform bottle testing and verify against customer specifications.
• Complete routine quality checks and line clearance processes.
• Maintain documentation and navigate document management systems.
• Contribute to data analysis using basic statistical tools and IMS basics.
• Participate in root cause analyses and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

computer basics

team collaboration

strong decision making

multi-tasking

organizational skills

ALPLA assessment scores

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Physical lab testing equipment

Job description

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 Can You 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

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

Product & Process Verification

• Knows ALPLA bottle terminology
• Conducts bottle testing and understands customer specifications
• Performs routine quality checks
• Completes equipment verifications
• Perform line clearance process

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Can properly complete paperwork and standards (basic)
• Navigates document management system
• Understands IMS basics
• Understands OPEX basics
• Can complete COA review and preparation

Data Management and Analytical Tools

• Understands CAQ basics
• Understands statistics basic and/or intermediate as required by location

Nonconforming Product & Problem Solving

• Manages internal and external defective products
• Understands AQL and sampling plans
• Understands problem solving basics
• Participates in RCAs

What Makes You Great

Performance Metrics:

• On-time completion of assigned training
• Pass Gauge R&R evaluations
• Acceptable performance on data integrity audits
• Departmental goals as assigned

Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: minimum education of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience with physical lab testing equipment, preferred
• Skills: computer basics, passing ALPLA assessment scores, ability to work well with others, good decision making will minimal supervision, ability to multi-task, good organizational skills
• Certifications/Licenses: NA
• Other Requirements: NA

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, climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and 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 #Iowa2

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.