Lead Extrusion Machine Operator

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 39000 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.

Extrusion Machine Operator HIRING IMMEDIATELY North Vernon IN

Compensation:

• Starting rate of $25.00 an hour

Available Shift:

• Day Shift-6:50am-7:00pm

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all JSAs and safety procedures/policies
• Safely and efficiently set-up and operate extrusion lines to produce high quality HDPE film
• Operate extrusion lines 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 trained 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

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer and math skills required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication skills required
• Strong organization and time management skills are necessary
• Experience with product testing past quality experience required; experience overseeing day-to-day work of others preferred
• Ability to work overtime when required/some weekends and holidays will be required
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12-hour day and/or night shifts
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop

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 .

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