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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.
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.
What You Can Expect from ALPLA
- 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
- A stable, growing company committed to sustainability
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.
What Will You Enjoy Doing
To perform maintenance of proprietary ALPLA equipment (e.g. Extrusion Blow Molding machines, Stretch Blow Molding machines, Injection Molding machines, packaging systems, automated palletizers) and general facility maintenance.
- Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
- Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Perform adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance performance and accommodate specific production requirements.
- Performs predictive maintenance:
- Utilize predictive maintenance methodologies, such as condition monitoring and diagnostic tools, to identify potential issues before they lead to downtime or production disruptions.
- Employ specialized technical knowledge to perform predictive maintenance tasks, including assessing equipment health.
- Troubleshooting and repairs:
- Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach to identify root causes accurately.
- Collaborate with technical experts and utilize troubleshooting techniques to address routine issues effectively and efficiently.
- Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technical guidance, restoring equipment functionality promptly to minimize production
- Facility Maintenance Support
- Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment-specific
- Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment by addressing facility-related issues and supporting maintenance efforts in shared spaces.
- Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a well-maintained and conducive production environment for seamless operations
• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
-Install and set up proprietary ALPLA equipment
-Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and prolong equipment lifespan.
-Perform minor modifications and adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance performance and accommodate specific production requirements.
• Performs predictive maintenance:
-Utilize predictive maintenance methodologies, such as condition monitoring and diagnostic tools, to identify potential issues before they lead to downtime or production disruptions.
-Employ specialized technical knowledge to perform predictive maintenance tasks, including assessing equipment health, analyzing data trends, and planning maintenance actions accordingly.
• Troubleshooting and repairs:
-Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach to identify root causes accurately.
-Collaborate with technical experts and utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to address complex issues effectively and efficiently.
-Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technical guidance, restoring equipment functionality promptly to minimize production interruptions.
• Facility Maintenance Support
-Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment-specific responsibilities.
-Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment by addressing facility-related issues and supporting maintenance efforts in shared spaces.
-Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a well-maintained and conducive production environment for seamless operations
What Makes You Great
- Performing a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job listed above successfully
- Min High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industrial
- Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety
- Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics
- Familiarity with power transmission systems and industrial controls
- Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience with programmable controllers
- Knowledge of occupational math skills for measurements and calculations
- Problem-solving and team collaboration capabilities
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:
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee 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.
It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #Maintenance #WEB
ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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.
What You Can Expect from ALPLA
- 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
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability
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.
What Will You Enjoy Doing
• Conducts unit cavity development on injection pilot machines, including setups, adjustments
and optimization of injection processes.
• Conducts production tool qualifications at ALPLA manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborates with Packaging Managers, mold experts, product designers and other project
experts to develop a robust pilot and production process.
• Collects, records and transcribes machine and process data.
• Accurately and efficiently performs QA testing and QA data analyses.
• Conducts evaluations on new materials, colors and additives.
• Develops and implements innovative systems and procedures that allow optimization of all
phases of the new product development process.
• Provides input on corrective actions.
• Ensures the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, to
meet customer requirements.
• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on material dryers and colorant additive
equipment.
• Purchases, operates, processes, stores and tracks all injection tools utilized for
development.
What Makes You Great
• BS in engineering or engineering technology preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with injection molding process required
• Excellent organizational, communications, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong knowledge of blow molding material characteristics
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Skilled in Word, Excel and Outlook and willing/able to learn new software applications
• Detail oriented and able to use rigorous logic methods to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to create technical reports
• Available to work a highly flexible schedule
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%
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 accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job the employee is:
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
and talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to use close vision and be able to distinguish among colors with minute
variations
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high
It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
#ProcessEngineer #KCI
ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. - CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –
MT. VERNON, WA
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR (HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS & SERVICE SALES):
Are you a people person? Do you love building long-lasting relationships? Are you driven to win? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join their team in Mt. Vernon, WA.
At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family.
Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As our Customer Service Advisor, you will be in a lucrative sales career where your earning potential and success are unlimited! Your primary focus will be selling heavy equipment parts and service to customers to ensure their equipment is running in peak form. Think of yourself as the liaison between Pape’s Parts and Service Departments and our customers. Once they buy the equipment, it is your job to take care of them! Every day you will be responsible for relationship-based selling with our customers by determining what our customers’ needs are, recommending solutions, and providing these services to them.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Self-motivation and the desire to win.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form strong relationships with customers.
- Experience planning, developing, and executing sales action plans.
- Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment parts and service.
- Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Compensation: Salary + Commission
Why work for Pape’:
- Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
- Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
- Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
- Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
- Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
- Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. - CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –
MT. VERNON, WA
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR (HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS & SERVICE SALES):
Are you a people person? Do you love building long-lasting relationships? Are you driven to win? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join their team in Mt. Vernon, WA.
At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family.
Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As our Customer Service Advisor, you will be in a lucrative sales career where your earning potential and success are unlimited! Your primary focus will be selling heavy equipment parts and service to customers to ensure their equipment is running in peak form. Think of yourself as the liaison between Pape’s Parts and Service Departments and our customers. Once they buy the equipment, it is your job to take care of them! Every day you will be responsible for relationship-based selling with our customers by determining what our customers’ needs are, recommending solutions, and providing these services to them.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Self-motivation and the desire to win.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form strong relationships with customers.
- Experience planning, developing, and executing sales action plans.
- Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment parts and service.
- Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Compensation: Salary + Commission
Why work for Pape’:
- Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
- Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
- Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
- Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
- Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
- Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. - CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –
MT. VERNON, WA
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR (HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS & SERVICE SALES):
Are you a people person? Do you love building long-lasting relationships? Are you driven to win? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join their team in Mt. Vernon, WA.
At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family.
Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As our Customer Service Advisor, you will be in a lucrative sales career where your earning potential and success are unlimited! Your primary focus will be selling heavy equipment parts and service to customers to ensure their equipment is running in peak form. Think of yourself as the liaison between Pape’s Parts and Service Departments and our customers. Once they buy the equipment, it is your job to take care of them! Every day you will be responsible for relationship-based selling with our customers by determining what our customers’ needs are, recommending solutions, and providing these services to them.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Self-motivation and the desire to win.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form strong relationships with customers.
- Experience planning, developing, and executing sales action plans.
- Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment parts and service.
- Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Compensation: Salary + Commission
Why work for Pape’:
- Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
- Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
- Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
- Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
- Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
- Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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