Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Novolex•Brownsville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Bag Machine Operator in Brownsville, Texas. The operator safely runs bag machinery, monitors production, checks finished bags for quality, and packages bags to specification. The role includes handling and positioning paper rolls, making hand splices, threading paper through the machine, and reporting needed adjustments or repairs. Operators complete accurate production paperwork and work toward management's safety, quality, waste, production, and housekeeping goals. The listed shift is 2nd shift, 2:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a starting pay rate of $12.00 per hour. Novolex manufactures food, beverage, and specialty packaging across multiple industries and materials. Its sustainability vision is based on its products, operations, and people. The company describes offering employee benefits, community engagement opportunities, and training and development programs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
Ability to think on one's feet, work with limited supervision, and make sound decisions.
Basic mechanical skills.
Basic troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, move around the facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls; grasp, push, pull, reach, and lift above shoulder level.
Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform required tasks safely and follow established safety rules and procedures.
Inspect bags for quality defects and complete quality checks and paperwork according to the Quality Policy.
Follow quality policies, procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
Follow safety practices and guidelines, including personal protective equipment requirements.
Change paper rolls, make hand splices, maneuver rolls into position, adhere rolls to the machine web, and adjust rolls.
Start, stop, and monitor bag machinery, ensuring it runs at the budgeted machine speed.
Thread paper through the machine as required.
Package bags according to specifications.
Ensure the correct quantities of bags are placed on the press.
Report required machine adjustments and repairs to the Machine Tender, Adjuster, and/or Supervisor.
Submit accurate production reports daily and on time.
Work toward safety, quality, production waste, and housekeeping goals set by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.