Manufacturing Packaging Operator - Nights

ALPLA NOAM • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

ALPLA is hiring a Manufacturing Packaging Operator to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment. Equipment may include carton erectors, partition inserters, product inserters (MPV, VPM, PLU), foil dispensers, top closers, and palletization equipment. The role also involves manual packaging tasks, routine equipment cleaning and minor maintenance, handling packaging materials, performing equipment changeovers, applying labels, documenting production and quality information, and maintaining housekeeping standards.

The operator is expected to meet performance standards for labeling accuracy, quality-check completion, line-clearance accuracy, and autonomous maintenance. The employee must follow ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards, and act safely and in an environmentally responsible manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and stand for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Ability to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously.
• High cleanliness standards for machines and the work area.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling objects, and occasional lifting or pushing/pulling up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment.
• Load, build, and make boxes; hand-package bottles; and load labels.
• Clean equipment routinely and perform minor maintenance to support smooth operations.
• Load and unload packaging materials, including corrugate, containers, and other raw materials.
• Accurately document finished goods, packaging specifications, and visual quality checks.
• Perform changeovers on packaging equipment, such as case erectors, partition inserters, and top sealers.
• Apply the correct labels.
• Visually inspect products, labels, and packaging integrity, and report defects according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Perform autonomous maintenance.
• Follow ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards, and work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Meet labeling accuracy, quality-control compliance, line-clearance accuracy, and autonomous-maintenance performance metrics.

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 disability, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED