Operator Associate (D shift)

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans diverse substrates such as resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum. We provide customers with a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machines at required rate
• Start and stop machines
• Perform maintenance tasks including but not limited to changing hoses, valves, molds, and machine parts
• Monitor all machinery operations and bagging equipment operations continuously for quality and efficiencies
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical machine problems; make adjustments to correct issues and maintain run rates
• Perform necessary line adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products
• Perform quality checks at prescribed intervals
• Perform material tasks related to the pre-expansion area
• Perform tasks related to baggers and automation
• Complete paperwork including Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other required forms
• Promptly communicate to supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiencies
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned line
• Follow company safety procedures and policies
• Assist other operators
• Communicate production information both written and verbal
• Perform all other assigned duties

Requirements

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/mechanical experience
• Demonstrated mechanical experience
• Good communication skills—written and verbal
• Basic math proficiency
• Ability to use tools as required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Manual dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Thermoforming machines

Pay

Starting rate $20.27 - $22.63/hour depending on experience (Shift Differential for nights: $1.50).

Schedule

7:00pm – 7:00am (D Shift).

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, 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 location.

• Community Engagement: Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support in communities where our employees live and work.
• Training and Development: From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development opportunities are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education via the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System to enhance employee skills.