Converting Trainer

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 39000 SKUs.

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.

Converting Trainer North Vernon HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available Shifts:

7AM - 3PM Monday - Friday

7PM- 3AM Monday - Friday

Compensation:

• $25.00 $1.50/hr shift differential for nights

The Converting Trainer Machine Operator and Tender Trainer is responsible for training coaching and developing machine operators on the safe and efficient operation of high-speed manufacturing equipment. Provides on-the-job training that requires thorough knowledge of Safety Quality production management systems and mechanical operation and support of each type of bag machine within the facility. The Trainer supports continuous improvement by reinforcing best practices monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with safety programs and quality assurance systems. This position plays a key role in developing workforce capability to meet production goals and support overall site business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
• Train new and existing machine operators and Tenders on the safe and efficient operation on high-speed bag converting equipment
• Provide hands-on instruction for setup operation troubleshooting and minor maintenance of machinery
• Ensure all training is aligned with job analyses (JSA) standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality standards
• Evaluate trainee competency and certify operators upon successful completion of training requirements
• Reinforce adherence to all safety programs policies and regulatory requirements
• Support quality assurance by training operators on product specifications and inspection processes
• Collaborate with production leadership to identify skill gaps and develop training plans to improve performance
• Maintain accurate training records documentation and certification logs
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of training materials and procedures
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement on the production floor
• Support onboarding activities including orientation and job-specific training for new hires
• Participate in audits safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements including a background check
• Minimum of 2 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferable in plastic converting or similar industry
• Prior experience operating and/or training on high-speed industrial equipment required
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures job safety analyses (JSA) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Demonstrated ability to train coach and mentor employees in a manufacturing setting
• Commitment to an accident-free and drug-free workplace
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules work instructions and quality specifications
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude required
• Must be able to work flexible shifts overtime and support production needs as required
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

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.

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.

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 Companys application process should contact .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen