Extrusion Operator Specialist
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 2-years’ experience in a fast-paced production environment with some mechanical knowledge of industrial systems.
- Proven mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heavy machinery.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
- Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery to produce food-packaging products, which include maintaining equipment, keeping records, following production schedules, following safety guidelines, and making sure the final products meet quality standards.
- Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery to include replacing belts, sensors, troubleshoot all machinery and equipment, and assist with changeovers, etc.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to production staff and assist with training and development.
- Conduct quality and safety audits; Conduct follow up on any findings to ensure they are properly resolved.
- Act as Team Lead when needed, which consists of managing labor, ensuring production goals are met as it relates to CPM, assisting with employee development, etc.
- Adhere to process standards and troubleshoot process issues including but not limited to temperature, miss trims, etc.
- Utilize LEAN tools to improve over equipment efficiency
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
- constant opportunities for advancement
- skills development
- advanced education programs
- training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
- company and industry training curricula
- support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
- a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
