Former Machine Operator - Day Shift

Novolex • Mount Vernon, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Former Operator is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of packing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently met. This position requires a mechanically inclined, hands-on individual who can effectively lead employees, troubleshoot production issues, prioritize workloads, and maintain an efficient production line.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues
• Forklift experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line-clearance activities and verifying required materials are available
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed