Machine Operator

Job Description

Do you have at least 3 years of Production and Leadership experience? Bring that Production work experience to our Burley location and join our team, we will continue growing your experience.

Compensation: $20.07 - Paid Weekly
Eligible for quarterly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shifts: 7:00pm to 7:00am

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate pulp thermoforming equipment in accordance with standardized operating procedures and troubleshoot the pulping process to achieve established quality and production targets.
• Knowledge of pulp consistency measurements and freeness tests.
• Knowledge of how to do a draw down test on chemical pumps.
• Be able to use both SI units of measure and Imperial units of measure where required.
• Understand and operate weight scales in different units.
• Have capacity to operate simple control panels.
• Being responsible for monitoring and inspect product quality.
• Being able to report to the supervisor about defects, mechanical issues, or quality of the pulp.
• Maintain cooperation and communication among and between shifts, quality control, fiber molding and management.
• Collect data, prepare and maintain reports.
• Maintain work cell organization and cleanliness in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Good willingness to perform manual tasks, when necessary, even not directly connected with this job.
• Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment.
• Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system.
• Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams.
• Ability to read and understand metric system measurements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety/ Food Quality programs in accordance with customer specifications (as dictated by the standards of BRC) and reporting any issues to management.
• Able to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Able to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork.
• Able to effectively report shift activities.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operation.
• Demonstrates ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Demonstrates ability to perform Root Cause Analysis, implement corrective action and understand cause and effect.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process sheets and allowable adjustments.
• Demonstrates basic math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs.
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order.
• Can demonstrate ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer.
• Can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of thermoforming machinery, including the support system of pumps, tanks, agitators, and chemical systems.
• Can demonstrate ability to appropriately operate thermoformers, pumps, HMIs, agitators, and testing equipment.
• Can demonstrate ability to read specifications to determine set points and operation parameters.
• Ability to maintain optimum machine efficiencies and up time.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.
• Can demonstrate ability to be a self-starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities.
• Can demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize workload as required.
• Ability to think openly and be a good team player

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Work with little to no supervision
• Work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us: 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.

Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

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, 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 .