Material Handler I
About The Position
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. 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. Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to operate Forklifts
Nice To Haves
- Experience as Material Handler preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures material availability and accurate inventory
- Ensures delivered materials are stored in the correct location, including labels
- Ensures silo’s capacities are checked at shift start and finish to guarantee machines do not run out of material
- Checks with Supervisor at the beginning of shift for any pending color changes
- Ensures a correct and accurate inventory is taken, as requested
- Reports to Production Manager any anticipated shortages of colorants
- Ensures efficient material usage
- Ensures regrind waste is kept to a minimum and that any waste is recorded
- Ensures any regrind that can be returned to the machines is returned as soon as possible
- Ensures all correct procedures are followed during a color change
- Ensures materials no longer being used are returned to the correct area
- Ensures material hoses are hooked up correctly
- Ensures cleanliness of regrind room, label room and mezzanine
- Assists Maintenance and Mold Change Team
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
