Bag Machine Operator

Job Description

Bag Machine Operator
Meriden, CT
Compensation Includes Starting Pay Rate of $19.48/hour $0.75/hr shift differential
Available Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and support equipment to convert paper into bags
• Read and verify order sheets
• Perform quality checks on finished products
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Safely strip rolls down, removing liner and/or bands
• Clean ink pans and wash rollers
• Learn to thread machinery and perform properly
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, and housekeeping goals set forth by management
• Utilize lockout/tagout as required, following established policy; ensure machine guarding is always in place
• Keep the work area clean and organized by 6S standards
• Ensure that work is being performed to produce quality products according to our quality requirements and specifications
• Comply with established plant rules and procedures that promote compliance with customer service-related activities, including, but not limited to:
• Following run-order specifications for each product
• Following pre-requisite programs in compliance with SQF Code, Manufacture of Food Packaging, and food safety requirements
• Following all Good Manufacturing Practices in compliance with all Food Safety Requirements Act
• Actively engage in value-added activities that enhance our products and processes
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings and safety training
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, and Shift Leads

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in manufacturing or production
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Mechanical aptitude

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Community Engagement: Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs
• Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education, and company training programs

Company Overview

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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.