Packaging Operator - Day Shift

ALPLA NOAM • West Bend, WI

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About The Position

ALPLA is hiring a Packaging Operator to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment. Equipment may include carton erectors, partition inserters, product inserters (CPK, TPK, VPM, PLU), foil dispensers, top closers, and palletization equipment. The role also includes manual packaging tasks, material handling, changeovers, labeling, quality checks, housekeeping, routine cleaning, autonomous maintenance, and accurate documentation of finished goods, packaging specifications, and visual quality checks. The employee must follow ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously.
• High cleanliness standards for machines and the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment.
• Perform manual packaging tasks, including loading, building, and making boxes; hand-packaging bottles; and loading labels.
• Perform routine cleaning and autonomous maintenance.
• Load and unload packaging materials such as corrugate, containers, and other raw materials.
• Accurately document finished goods records, packaging specifications, and visual quality checks.
• Perform changeovers on packaging equipment, such as case erectors, partition inserters, and top sealers.
• Apply the correct labels.
• Conduct visual quality inspections of products, labels, and packaging integrity, and identify and report defects according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain line-clearance accuracy and complete required autonomous maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and high cleanliness standards for machines and the work area.
• Follow ALPLA policies and procedures and OSHA safety standards, working safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

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