Machine Operator

Job Description

Operate paper bag production equipment to produce grocery bags, retails bags, and specialty paper bag products.

• Perform routine inspections to ensure product quality standards for bag dimensions, print accuracy, glue application, and handle attachment are met; remove and report defects.
• Set up machinery and confirm materials, such as paper rolls, ink, adhesives, and packaging supplies, are prepared before production begins.
• Read and verify production orders to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor equipment during operation and report any issues with jams, print defects, mechanical issues, etc., promptly.
• Complete daily production and quality documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area, ensuring equipment and tools are stored safely and production waste is managed properly.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to support a safe workplace for everyone.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• 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

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 .