Operator Associate I

Novolex · Kalamazoo, MI · Yesterday

Manufacturing$22.16/hrFull-time

About the role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Operates production equipment according to process instructions, shop floor control, and product specification sheets in order to produce a quality product.
Leads the activities on assigned line(s) and is responsible to maintain a safe and well-kept area.
Works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.
Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment
Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded
Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system
Interpret SPC data and make necessary adjustments within the process control limitations
Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed that will produce various plastic parts, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
Identify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery and utilize follow-up procedures of reporting
Effectively generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine uptime
Monitor all blending equipment for proper and continuous feed operation to production line(s)
Absorb and assist in the training of supporting IP’s and other personnel
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
Supply cartons and bags to the Production
Move boxes of finished product from conveyor to trailers or other staging areas
Remove unused and scrap packaging materials from the line and transport them to the Middle warehouse for storage or recycling
Ability to accurately control inventory throughout the entire process
Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

Communication/Teamwork
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork
Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems
Safety
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
Technical Knowledge
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 ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs
Quality/Housekeeping
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant
Demonstrates ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order
Can demonstrate proper procedure used to grind scrap plastic for reuse
Demonstrates ability to perform quality checks per procedure
Demonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind
Organization
Demonstrates ability to be a self starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload as required
Problem Solving
Demonstrates ability to think openly and be a good listener to decipher information and come to resolution
Inventory Control/Management
Demonstrates ability to accurately count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled, using daily production sheet or work ticket
Demonstrates ability to control or tend conveyor systems that move materials to/from departments
Demonstrates ability to safely load and unload materials to/from designated storage areas such as racks and shelves, or vehicles such as trucks
Demonstrates ability to set up and inspect equipment, and make simple adjustments (Greenville only)
Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems (Greenville only)

Skills

Thermoforming Operator
Machine Operator
Plastic Molding Machinery

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.

Pay

Starting Pay at $22.16/hr + $1/hr shift differential paid weekly

Schedule

Available Shifts: 5:30- 5:30 on a 2-2-3 Schedule

DAYS AND NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE

Schedule Week 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours

Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours

Week 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours

Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on