Operator Specialist

Job Description

The machine operator specialist will consistently and safely operate machines at or above standard levels of operation, including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production issues. Support and guide less experienced personnel. Complete appropriate end-of-shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities. Inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects.

• Able to inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
• Able to observe all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines
• Must have mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools, such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Thermoforming Machines

Schedule

Available shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, rotating every 10 weeks. 2x3x2 schedule.

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

We prioritize 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

• Constant opportunities for advancement through company and industry training curricula
• Tuition reimbursement program for formal education
• 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.