Apprenticeship in Plastics Processing

Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist at ALPLA Werke - Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values its employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Is The ALPLA Apprenticeship?

Opportunity for a new career path & education (ages 18 & up/college ready students)

• Pathway to crisis-proof employment

As an ALPLA apprentice, you are in the best care. During our program, you'll gain hands‑on, real‑world experience and be prepared for a long-lasting career. We look forward to receiving your application and can't wait for you to join us during this step in your career.

• Earn While You Learn:
  Earns money each week while working and going to college
• College is part of your training and paid for by your employer
• Pay rate increases every year during training with experience and responsibilities
• 3 years training & classes earning AAS degree at Kirkwood Community College + 2 years full-time employment in career path
• Becoming a leader in the next generation of advanced manufacturers in the US Mechatronics
• Credentials are recognized nationally and around the world
• Dept of Labor Apprenticeship Certification
• DIHK International Credential
• Salaries after the training average $50,000+

• Work with dedicated trainers
• Application of theoretical practices via technical and practical lessons on proprietary equipment

Due to the nature of our business, those with the most success must be willing to re-locate to any of our 15 plant locations after the completion of their 3 year program with ICATT, Kirkwood & ALPLA.

• High school seniors and older, apply at  Period Deadline May 2025
• Apply and meet placement at Kirkwood Community College (placement test or submit existing scores/transcripts)
• Interview with Network Company, ALPLA Inc.