Rewind Operator

Company Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. The company works with a diverse range of substrates—including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum—and offers 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs. Novolex’s sustainability vision is built on three pillars: products, operations, and people.

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.72 – $22.17 (based on experience, qualifications, and technical knowledge).

Schedule

Typical shifts are scheduled between 6:00 am – 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, rotating every 28 days. This is a non‑exempt hourly position; overtime regulations apply. Holidays, sick leave, vacation, etc., are provided per Novolex company policies.

Position Purpose

The Rewind Operator is responsible for the production and quality of products run on the rewinder, ensuring safety, productivity, reliability, and team engagement while continuously participating in improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
• Perform all duties outlined in the Offbearer job description, including quality control, data collection, and labeling of finished products.
• Complete Operator Trainee program and obtain certification from the training department.
• Pass auditing protocols for bag machines, downstream equipment, and testing equipment.
• Check scheduling box daily for orders and verify specification sheets and paperwork are attached to the job ticket.
• Locate product and transport it to the workstation.
• Set up the rewinder to specifications on the job ticket and secure all necessary supplies (cores, labels, boxes, etc.).
• Run the order to specifications, ensuring each roll has a white core label identifying the operator and product.
• Record production data on the Rework Form or Daily Rewind Production Record, including amount received, produced, net weight, and any product held.
• Follow order specifications or the Shields Standard Packaging Book; return all documentation to scheduling upon completion.
• Keep aisles and work area clean to maintain a safe environment.
• Apply company policies, procedures, and practices; uphold product quality standards.
• Utilize problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities to meet efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Desire to learn new skills and work in a team environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and PRMS skills (Excel, Word).
• Lean/continuous‑improvement orientation.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training and education sessions.

Performance Measurements

• Quality of work performed.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Safe operations.

Physical Requirements

• Finger dexterity for grasping, pinching, and gripping mechanical parts and plastic materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Average hearing to understand normal conversations.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions; occasional overhead reach.
• Standing for long periods with brief sitting intervals.
• Visual acuity for inspecting documents, products, and color matching.
• Physical strength to lift 50 + pounds from ground to shoulder occasionally; frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Indoor work environment, 12‑hour shifts; temperature 70 – 90 °F.
• Exposure to various smells and noise; hearing protection provided.
• Moving machinery parts present hazards; safety devices installed on core cutter.
• Work aids include tape measure, box knife, scale, pallet jack, tape dispenser, and clipboard.
• Protective equipment: ear protection, eye wear, safety/composite‑toed shoes, head protection.

Additional Information

• Housekeeping: keep area clean, tools off the floor, food/drinks away from terminals, dispose of old labels properly.
• Telephone use limited to emergencies; messages forwarded as possible.
• No visitors allowed in the plant without proper procedure.
• Only qualified personnel may operate forklifts.
• Destruction of company equipment results in immediate discharge.
• Break periods follow state and federal regulations; employees must not leave premises without supervisor permission.
• Tobacco use permitted only in designated outdoor break area.
• Dress standards: appropriate clothing, no loose straps, shoes must fully cover feet, no jewelry for safety.

Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive, competitive benefits focused on employee well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as resources supporting mental, physical, and financial health.