Operator Specialist

About Us

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. Our 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.

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

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain all production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment.
• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
• The ability to read and understand mechanical prints and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment.
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling, changeovers, and equipment startups.
• Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM documents.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform strenuous work.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from equipment manuals.
• Ability to perform complicated maintenance repairs individually by contacting SME & without close supervision.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees.
• A strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties.
• Experience in using all common hand and power tools.
• Skills to service and provide general building maintenance.
• Ability to operate forklift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must have no more than 4 attendance points.
• Must not have a step 2 disciplinary action within the last year.
• Previous experience with Thermoforming machines preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
• Use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform maintenance tasks with precision.
• Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas.
• Visual acuity to read technical documents, safety warnings, and perform detailed inspections.
• Ability to respond to auditory signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.

Pay

Competitive starting pay range of $22.73 - $30.68 per hour, paid weekly. Eligible for annual wage increases and monthly bonuses based on plant productivity. Additional earnings available through a referral program.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2 PM to 1 AM
• 3rd Shift: 10 PM to 6:30 AM
• Rotation schedule (rotating days off).

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

• Community Engagement: Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, advanced education programs, and company/industry training curricula. Support for formal education via the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).