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Packaging Operator Job in Lima, Ohio US

Packaging Operator

ALPLA - Lima, OH

Posted: 10/8/2025 - Expires: 11/9/2025

Job ID: 292725796

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Job Description

Department: Production

 

Supervised by: Shift Supervisor

 

Status: Hourly, non-exempt

 

Shifts: Day (6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and Night (6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.)

 

Shift Type: 2-2-3 Schedule

 

Pay Range: $15.50 per hour plus $0.75 per hour for night shift

 

Merit & Performance Based Pay

 

Benefits:

  • Offered 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.
  • 401(k) matched up to 6% dollar for dollar (Roth IRA now offered)
  • Referral Bonus Incentives: Potential for $1,000 bonus for referring new employees
  • Monthly Bonus for all employees based on achieving KPIs (Up to $2,000 annually in bonuses)
  • Child Care Benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Full Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Employees receive free F.A.S.T Memberships as well as discounts for additional F.A.S.T. services
  • $120 per year boot reimbursement
  • Free work clothing
  • Rewards programs
  • Half reimbursement for wellness, other gym memberships, or gym equipment up to $500
  • Internal promotions

Main Purpose of the Job: Accurate packaging of produced bottles by following all packaging procedures

 

Responsibilities:

Set up and operate multiple types of packaging equipment. Equipment may include, but is not limited to:

  • Carton erectors
  • Partition inserters
  • Product inserters (MPV, VPM, PLU)
  • Foil dispensers
  • Top closers
  • Palletization equipment

Manual responsibilities include:

  • Building and making boxes
  • Hand packaging of bottles
  • Visual quality checks
  • Perform changeovers of divers packaging equipment (e.g., case erector, partition inserter, top sealer, etc.)
  • Applies correct labels
  • Housekeeping
  • The position description is not all inclusive and employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Performance Measures:

  • Accurately following all labeling procedures
  • Quality checks

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred
  • Capable of lifting 25 lbs. and standing for a minimum of 12 hours
  • Able to work with multiple types of equipment simultaneously
  • High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and very occasionally to climb or balance
  • Frequently required to handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
  • Occasionally required to sit
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Required to always act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

 

To Apply: Submit your resume by email to Tyler.Christoff@jfs.ohio.gov with "ALPLA Packaging " in the subject line.


Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree
Work Days:
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$15.50 - $16.25 /hour 
Merit & Performance Based Pay
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 3

Workplace Documentation: 3