Associate

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

Associate- HIRING NOW - Fresno, CA.

Compensation: 

• Starting pay rate of $17.83 
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Available Shifts:

• 8am-4:30pm
• 4pm-12:30am
• 12am-8:30am

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Job Summary: 

Entry Level position that primarily handles the packaging & handling of our Supermarket & Processor foam tray production lines. Providing an excellent opportunity to cross train in several more responsible higher paying positions within our operation.  This is a fast pace manufacturing environment and we are looking for people who would like an opportunity to be part of our Team and grow within our Company. 

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ability to Keep work area Clean & Organized 

• Willingness to Work as a Member of a Team 

• Basic Reading, Writing and Math Skills 

• Frequently lift up to 30 lbs 

• Must be a Self-starter who can follow Training Instructions 

• Comply with all Food Safety, Production and Departmental Safety Rules 

 

Work Conditions: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 

• Must be able to stand and walk for up 4 hours at a time and safely work in a fast paced manufacturing environment  

• Indoor industrial environment that may experience high temperatures and humidity during the summer months. 

• Hearing Protection is required when out on the production floor due to industrial machinery sound level.   

• Required to wear ASTM F2413-05 safety shoes (Steel or comparable safety shoes worn at all times).  

• Required to wear Bump Cap, Hair or Beard Net, and other Safety gear as required.  

• Hair and or fascial hair grooming maintained to support food safety standards with the use of hair and/or beard nets.  

• Able to stand, bend, stoop or squat, bend or twist, climb stairs and ladders, walk, and constant use of both hands repeatedly for the duration of the shift. 

• Able to push or pull 30-50 lbs.  

• Occasional: sitting, stoop/squat, ladder/steps, climbing, bending/twist. 

• Frequent: kneel/crawl/bend, stair climbing, carrying 0-30 lbs., high, low outreaching, standing, walking 

• Repeated use of: wrist/hand/fingers/shoulder/elbow/hips/ ankles/head/neck. 

 

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalence 

• Manufacturing experience 

• Willingness to work Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays as Required 

• Ability to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and applies good mathematical reasoning. 

• Valid Driver's License and Novolex Forklift Certification - (training provided) 

• Knowledge of applicable machines to operate, troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs. Competency in forklift operations is strongly preferred. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to be detail-oriented. 

• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate. 

 

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