Machine Operator

Job Description

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.

• 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
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s
• Complete daily production paperwork

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• 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

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Training and Development opportunities through MyLearning
• 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

Community Engagement

• Support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Encouragement of facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work

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 .