About this opportunity
ALPLA Group lists this Machine Operator II opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Alpla
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.
Main Responsibilities:
Overall line responsibility from production to packaging Start / Stop the machine
Performs parison controls
Makes minor process adjustments to ensure good quality and efficiency
Monitors Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths, etc)
Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks
Prepares machine for mold change
Changing speed and cycle times
Troubleshooting
Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications
Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift
Performs color changes and material changes
Performs autonomous maintenance activities
Provides directions to Packaging Operators and Machine Operators I, as needed
Develops Machine Operator I by providing and supporting training activities
Covers for Shift Supervisor when needed
Assist Supervisor or Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed
Working together in a Team Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible
Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department
Performance Metrics:
Efficiency
Waste
Quality checks
Color/material change efficiency
Autonomous maintenance completion
Competencies:
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Collaborates
Values Differences
Drives Results
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1.5 years experience as ALPLA Machine Operator I or at least 3 years equivalent outside experience preferred
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated mechanical ability
Physical Demands:
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). #IOWA1 #entrylevel
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.
Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52240, US
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