Lead Operator

Company Overview

Why Choose 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. Novolex 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.

Our 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.

Job Description

 

 

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

 

Compensation:

 

• Pay range is $22.00 -$28.00an hour (Based on Experience)- paid weekly $1 per hour as shift differential +$2 per hourfor perfect attendance per pay period

Shift: Both Night and Day Shifts 

 

Job Summary:

 

Under the general direction of the Extrusion Manager and designated Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, machinery and materials to produce quality HDPE film. This position has multiple levels with advancement based on demonstrated Operator knowledge and ability/department developed criteria.

 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all JSA’s and safety procedures/policies
• Safely and efficiently set-up and operate extrusion lines to produce high quality HDPE film
• Operate extrusion lines as needed in accordance with job safety analysis, standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and operator training to meet or exceed productivity requirements and minimize downtime and waste
• Ensure that proper materials are being used in accordance with procedures
• Monitor roll weights to ensure the correct gauge is maintained throughout the shift
• Accurately navigates and inputs information in production management system
• Assure proper processing and labeling of film
• Complete daily production reporting
• Oversees the safety performance and awareness of the department
• Maintains housekeeping to expected levels
• Ensures consistent product quality for the department including, testing methods and use of process improvement tools
• Maintains accurate materials records and adequate inventory of raw materials
• Responsible for assisting and training department employees in the areas of safety, quality, production, technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, etc.
• Must lead by example by modeling fairness, consistency, and a high level of performance coupled with an exemplary work ethic
• Operates forklift as needed
• Diagnoses and completes intermediate level repairs
• Maintains and Pump materials from Railcars to the Silo(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Strong computer and math skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical/analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and effectively overseeing the work of others
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays as required
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management

Physical Requirements (must be able to meet with or without accommodation):

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (Rarely)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Carrying:
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other 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

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes 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

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

 

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. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen