Machine Operator I -Nights

ALPLA NOAM•Florence, KY

About The Position

ALPLA is hiring a Machine Operator I to support manufacturing and packaging operations. The role has overall line responsibility from production through packaging, ensuring goods are made and packaged in the correct quantities and to agreed specifications. The operator records production and shift issues, performs quality checks, color changes, autonomous maintenance, and line cleaning and clearance, and assists with mold changes as needed. The position works closely with the Machine Operator II, Supervisor, and Mold Change Team to support effective teamwork and line performance. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation that includes weekends. The schedule may differ during training, so the candidate must be flexible to train on days. The employee must follow ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards and act safely and in an environmentally responsible manner. ALPLA describes itself as a global, family-owned sustainable packaging company that offers training and career-development opportunities. Benefits listed include health and wellness care, child care benefits, dependent care cost savings, recognition and promotional opportunities, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, education assistance or tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term insurance, life insurance paid by ALPLA, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, reaching, frequent hand use, occasional sitting, and lifting or moving loads of varying weights, including occasionally more than 50 pounds.
Flexibility to train on days if the schedule differs during training.
Ability to work the stated 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Technical or mechanical background in the plastics industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the production and packaging line.
Ensure goods are produced and packaged in the correct quantities and according to agreed specifications.
Accurately record goods produced and problems encountered during the shift.
Ensure product meets quality specifications and conduct quality checks.
Perform color changes and support color change performance.
Carry out autonomous maintenance activities.
Clean the line and complete line clearance.
Assist the Machine Operator II, Supervisor, and Mold Change Team with mold changes as needed.
Work with the team to help ensure efficient operations.
Maintain good housekeeping within the department.
Follow ALPLA policies and procedures and safety standards, and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.