Operator Associate II

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
Provide 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

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year manufacturing or industrial experience working with production equipment and proven mechanical ability.
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.
Provide 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.
Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.

Physical Requirements/Environmental/Working Conditions

Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands, and arms
Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
Frequently be able to bend at the waist/hips
Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Constantly required reaching away from the body and frequently reaching overhead
Ability to keep up with a machine conveyor line
Must be able to work in differing temperatures
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required

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.