Lead Extrusion Machine Operator

Novolex • North Vernon, IN

1d • 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 or equivalent
• Strong computer and math skills required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Strong organization and time management skills are necessary
• Experience with product testing, past quality experience 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

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook preferred
• experience overseeing day-to-day work of others preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all JSA’s 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

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)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED