Bag Catcher

About the role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our Sustainability Commitment is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.

This role is for a Bag Catcher in Florence, KY, with a starting pay rate of $19.02/hour and available shifts of 7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures.
• Ensure guarding is in place at all times and keep work area clean and organized, per standards.
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures and PPE policies.
• Catch bags as they come off machine and inspect bags for flaws in quality, assembly, print or other problems, and reject those that do not meet standards.
• Meet production targets set by management and report machine adjustments and repairs to be done to Collator Tender/Adjuster Supervisor.
• Inspect bales to ensure they are sealed properly and meet quality standards before banding together and placing on skid.
• Place labels on bales, making sure they are marked correctly, neatly and are upright.
• Spot check bales to ensure correct number of bags are enclosed and place acceptable bales on skids using proper lifting techniques.
• Assist Collator Tender, if needed, while he/she performs work on machines during downtime.
• Keep accurate production and quality reports, ensuring all required forms are filled out completely, accurately and legibly.

Qualifications

Reading, writing and basic math skills are needed to complete paperwork. This is an entry level position that requires the ability to discern detail and make decisions about bag quality, as well as keep up with the pace of the machine.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

• Community Engagement: Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development: We offer constant opportunities for advancement, including skills development, advanced education programs, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills.