Operator Associate

Job Description

Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
Provides innovative solutions for production issues
Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
Operate in a safe manner extrusion equipment in our manufacturing/production environment.

Qualifications

• Manual Dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Miscellaneous math skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of product quality standards
• Principles of Extrusion machines

Physical Demand/Effort

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves
• Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift
• High level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles

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.

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

• 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 encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

• 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.