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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing packaging operator in Utah is $16.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.81 and $17.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A manufacturing packaging operator typically earns between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the industry. Entry-level positions may start at the lower end, while experienced operators with certifications or specialized skills can earn higher wages. Overtime and shift differentials can also increase overall compensation.

What does a manufacturing packaging operator do?

A manufacturing packaging operator is responsible for preparing products for shipment by operating packaging machinery, assembling packages, and ensuring products are correctly labeled and sealed. They often monitor equipment, follow safety protocols, and perform quality checks in a production environment. Basic mechanical skills and attention to detail are important for this role.

What is the role of a manufacturing packaging operator?

A manufacturing packaging operator is responsible for assembling, labeling, and packaging products according to specifications, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. They operate packaging machinery, monitor production processes, and perform quality checks, often working in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

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Manufacturing Packaging Operator

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

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'Orรฉal, 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.
What You Can Expect from ALPLA
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
    โ€ข Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    โ€ข 401(k) with company match
    โ€ข Childcare and dependent care savings programs
    โ€ข Paid vacation and holidays
    โ€ข Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
    โ€ข Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
    โ€ข Career growth and advancement opportunities
    โ€ข Employee recognition programs
    โ€ข Hands-on training and professional development
    โ€ข 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
Main Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot multiple types of packaging equipment. Equipment may include,
but is not limited to:
o carton erectors
o partition inserters
o product inserters (MPV, VPM, PLU)
o foil dispensers
o top closers
o palletization equipment
Manual responsibilities include:
o loading, building and making boxes
o hand packaging of bottles
o loading labels
Maintenance includes:
o perform routine cleaning, and minor maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations
Material Handling:
o Loading/unloading packaging materials such as corrugate, containers or other raw materials
Documentation:
Accurately document records of finished goods, packaging specifications, or any visual quality checks
Perform changeover's of divers packaging equipment (eg case erector, partition inserter, top sealer, ...)
Applies correct labels
Perform quality check consisting of visual inspection of overall product, labels and packaging integrity for defects
Housekeeping
Perform Autonomous maintenance
Performance Metrics:
-Labeling Accuracy: Maintains a labeling accuracy rate of 100% by consistently following all labeling procedures without deviation.
-Quality Control Compliance: Performs all required quality checks with 100% completion and accuracy, identifying and reporting any defects per standard operating procedures.
-Line clearance accuracy
-Autonomous maintenance completion
What Makes You Great
Qualifications and Requirements:
-High school diploma or equivalent required
-Min. 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred
-Capable of lifting 55 pounds and to stand 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:
โ€ข The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, push and pull, reach with hands and arms and
very occasionally to climb or balance.
โ€ข The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
โ€ข The employee is occasionally required to sit.
โ€ข The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to
38 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move or push /pull up to 55 lbs.
โ€ข 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). #packaging#slc
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.