Plastics Processing Apprentice

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ALPLA is a global family-owned, prively held company th makes innovive, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compension and sustainability.

Wh You Will Enjoy Doing:

• Assist in setting up, adjusting, and opering plastics processing machinery, primarily Extrusion-Blow-Molding systems.
• Support troubleshooting of process deviions, machine malfunctions, and quality defects.
• Participe in routine production tasks such as merial preparion, mold changes, cleaning, and
  process checks.
• Monitor process parameters and assist in documenting production da.
• Conduct basic quality inspections following ALPLA quality standards.
• Learn and apply concepts reled to plastics merials and processing technology.
• Collabore with team members to resolve technical issues and improve process stability
• Assist in process optimizion projects aimed improving cycle time, merial usage, and
  product quality.
• Follow all ALPLA safety, environmental, and operional procedures.

Wh Makes You Gre

Performance Metrics:

Training Progress & Skill Acquisition:
Successful completion of required training modules, practical assessments, and ICATT/Kirkwood
coursework within expected timelines.

Production Support & Productivity:
Accuracy and consistency in supporting machine operion, completing assigned tasks, and
contributing to stable production output.

Quality Performance:
Adherence to ALPLA quality standards, correct execution of inspections, and reduction of repe
defects or rework.

Safety & Compliance:
Following all ALPLA safety rules, proper use of PPE, and maintaining a clean and safe work
environment.

Attendance & Reliability:
Consistent tendance, punctuality, and meeting expections for time spent the Learning &
Development Hub and Kirkwood College.

Teamwork & Communicion:
Ability to collabore effectively with trainers, technicians, colleagues, and leadership; clear
communicion and openness to feedback.

Measurable Goals
Meeting or exceeding training milestones set by the Apprenticeship Technical Trainer.
Maintaining quality inspection accuracy above expected benchmarks (e.g., <X% error re
depending on process).
Achieving acceptable machine support performance metrics such as:
Timely completion of setup and cleaning tasks

Reduction in process interruptions caused by incomplete tasks
Maintaining perfect or near-perfect safety compliance (0 safety violions).
Completing required projects or exams by assigned deadlines.

Evaluion and Review Process
Performance will be reviewed quarterly by the Head of Apprenticeship and trainers to assess
progress against KPIs.
Apprentices will receive constructive feedback, development goals, and additional support where
needed.
Annual evaluions will determine overall program progression, readiness for increased
responsibility, and alignment with certificion requirements.
Performance concerns will be addressed with documented improvement plans and coaching.

Competencies:
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communices Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collabores
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Qualificions and Requirements:

• Educion: High School Degree required

Experience:

• No prior plastics processing experience is required; however, a strong interest in
  manufacturing, mechanical processes, or plastics technology is preferred. Previous hands-on or
  technical experience is advantageous but not mandory.
  

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn complex technical processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communicion skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Interest in plastics technologies such as Extrusion-Blow-Molding, Injection-Molding, and
  Stretch-Blow-Molding. 
  

Requirements:
• Must participe in the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, including time the Learning &
Development Hub and Kirkwood College.
•Ability to adapt to classroom, hands-on, and production-floor learning environments.
• Commitment to completing the three-year apprenticeship and obtaining required certificions.
•Willingness to follow safety requirements, GMP, and ALPLA company policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representive of those th must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodions 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
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner all times by
adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discriminion and harassment.  All employment decisions ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualificaiton, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, nional, social or ethinci origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV STus, sexual oriention, gender identity and/or expression, marital,, civil union or domestic partnership stus, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic informion, family or parental stus, or any other stus protected by the laws or regulions in the locions where we operoe.  ALPLA will not tolere discriminion or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Wh you can expect working with us

APPLICATION STEPS

1. High school seniors and older, apply  http://www.ictapprenticeships.com/apply   Period Deadline September 2026

2. Apply and meet placement Kirkwood Community College (placement test or submit existing scores/transcripts)

3. Interview with Network Company, ALPLA Inc.

For more informion visit:

www.educion.alpla.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further informion, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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