Bag Machine Operator

Job Description

Bag Machine Operator
Tolleson, AZ
Compensation Includes Starting Pay Rate of $20/hour
Overview

• Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for operating bag line equipment in order to produce printed and functional paper bags following quality specifications.
• Available Shift Days: 7am - 7pm Nights: 7pm - 7am 223 schedule

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate bag machine(s) and support equipment to convert paper to bags
• Read and verify line orders/dockets
• Understand printing job requirements by the specifications
• Set up the bag line by loading paper and adjusting for size
• Mount cylinders, adjust pressure, tensions and adjust distribution of ink
• Trouble shoot stoppages and breakdowns
• Perform quality checks of material being produced and related documentation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required, Machine Operator experience preferred
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Satisfy training courses as determined by management

Physical Requirements

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly): 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours) 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours) 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours) 100 lbs. or more (never)
• Carrying (Regularly/Constantly): 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours) 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours) 100 lbs. (never)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8-10 hours)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

Company Benefits

• Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, 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 At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .