Production Line Mechanic

About the Role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for the entire duration of the shift
• Monitor/maintain and cover 2-3 production lines during shift
• Troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, timing issues, poor seals, and handling problems
• Conduct machine setup, order changes and preventative maintenance
• Set up equipment for product, size, print, and material changes
• Adjust guides, rails, belts, sensors, timing, tension, and registration
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
• Comply with and enforce all safety policies and procedures, i.e.: proper PPE usage, machine guarding, LOTO etc. are following strictly
• Ensure adherence to all quality practices and standards
• Follow and enforce all GMP's and SQF requirements
• Support and recommend improvement strategies to improve safety, production output, and quality
• Monitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Machine Operator on site as a Jr adjuster to move into Adjuster Supervisor Role
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• 2-5 years Machine Operator experience preferred
• Effective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and records
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style
• Self managing with organization and time management skills
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

Pay

• Starting Pay Rate of $25.00/hour - paid weekly
• Sign-on bonus of $750.00 - paid in installments at 30 days, 90 days, and 6 months

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizing support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
• Company and industry training curricula
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization