Machine Operator

Job Description

Machine Operator
South Haven, MI
Compensation Includes Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour day shift & $20/hr night shift

• Load machines with rolls of paper, thread machines, and make splices as necessary
• Remove coils of twisted paper from machines and stack on pallets
• Monitor machines while in operation
• Adjust clutch to maintain coil integrity
• Verify proper width and thickness of paper
• Initiate production records
• Perform quality tests and report any non-conformities
• Load and set up machine to product specifications as required
• Remove slitted pads from machine and leveraging shaft and pads out of machine
• Stack cut pads on pallet or deliver them to Spinners as necessary
• Use and maneuver hand cart

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of factory experience is preferred
• Must have basic reading, math, and communication skills
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour days
• Work overtime as needed
• Satisfactory completion of training courses as determined by management

Skills

• Basic reading, math, and communication skills
• Ability to work 12 hour days
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health

Community Engagement

• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs
• Encourages facility-level support of activities in the communities where employees live and work

Training and Development

• Constant opportunities for advancement
• Company and industry training curricula
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each pillar forms the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.