Operator Trainee

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

• Startup/shut down and basic troubleshooting of IM machines, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform color changes and job changes according to the production schedule.
• Ensure that all assigned equipment runs to standard.
• Complete PM duties assigned as part of the TPM program.
• Validate parts for quality (flash, short shots, color, quantity).
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with running the line in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Work with minimal supervision in the assigned work cell and communicate with the team to escalate problems if needed according to existing procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience related to Injection Molding and Automation (robots) and demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations and deal effectively with conflict in a mature and consistent manner.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.

Pay

$21.28 to $24.40 an hour (paid weekly, based on experience).

Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day Shift).

Benefits

• Health and Well-being: Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community Engagement: Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs. Facility-level support for local community activities.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, advanced education programs, and training via MyLearning. Includes company and industry training curricula, tuition reimbursement for formal education (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System to enhance employee skills.