Extrusion Operator

Novolex Corporate•Chattanooga, TN

23h•Onsite

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

High school diploma preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner.
Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.
Must be able to stand for 12 hours due to the nature of the work.
Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks.
Regular and timely attendance is expected.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Proficient in Plastic Extrusion Experience.
Proficient in Thermoforming Experience.

Responsibilities

Learn how to operate multiple lines.
Collaborate with packers, Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, etc. to ensure the end product meets or exceeds customer expectations and internal targets are met.
Ensure focus on safety first, quality second, and productivity and teamwork subsequently.
Startup/shut down and basic troubleshooting of extruders, thermoformers, automation and auxiliary equipment.
Ensure that all the assigned equipment runs to standard.
Completes all of the necessary paperwork associated with running the line in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in continues improvement projects.
Works with minimal supervision in the assigned work cell and communicates with the team to escalate problems if needed according to the existing procedures.
Meet or exceed line targets, while ensuring the safety and quality of the team and the product.
Support team members who may need assistance or additional training as the need arises.
Other tasks to support the overall team as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
Opportunities for advancement.
Skills development.
Advanced education programs.
Training and development programs and courses.
Company and industry training curricula.
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).
Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.