Packaging Operator EBM

ALPLA NOAM•Vandalia, OH

About The Position

ALPLA is seeking a Packaging Operator EBM to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment and perform manual packaging, material handling, documentation, changeover, quality inspection, and housekeeping tasks. The role supports safe, environmentally responsible production and requires following ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards. Employees may also be required to perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift up to 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, pushing and pulling, reaching, and lifting or moving materials; occasional sitting; and very occasional climbing or balancing.
Ability to perform the role's required close-vision tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment, including carton erectors, partition inserters, product insert and tumble packaging systems, case and top closing equipment, palletizing and stretch-wrapping equipment.
Separate scrap by material type and record it in the waste book; perform rework and grinding according to material-handling and quality standards.
Load, build, and assemble cartons; hand-package bottles; and load labels and packaging materials.
Clean equipment routinely, perform minor preventive maintenance, complete scheduled weekly equipment cleaning, and perform autonomous maintenance tasks according to standard procedures.
Load and unload packaging materials, including corrugate, containers, labels, and other raw materials, and safely move materials to and from designated storage locations.
Accurately document finished goods, packaging specifications, and visual quality checks.
Perform changeovers of packaging equipment, such as case erectors, partition inserters, and top sealers.
Apply correct labels and verify packaging configurations.
Conduct visual quality inspections of bottles, labels, and packaging integrity; identify and report defects according to standard operating procedures.
Perform proper line clearance between production runs and maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area.
Meet performance expectations for labeling accuracy, completion and accuracy of quality checks, line-clearance accuracy, and autonomous maintenance completion.
Act safely and in an environmentally responsible manner by adhering to ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards.