Lead Machine Operator

Novolex•Brookshire, TX

5d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Adjuster plays a critical role in plant production. The position adjusts Merchandise, Grocery, or Sack paper bag machines and supervises Machine Operators to meet production goals and standards. The role is based in Brookshire, Texas, with a starting pay rate of $24–$32 per hour. Novolex is a manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Its products use a range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum. The company describes its sustainability vision as built around its products, operations, and people. The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance and other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. It also provides training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and a tuition reimbursement program for non-union employees. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary by work location.

Requirements

Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two to five years of Machine Operator experience.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing ability in person and on the phone.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to complete routine reports and records.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and professional style.
Self-management, organization, and time-management skills.
Good eyesight and ability to distinguish colors to spot flaws in color comparison and print setup as bags or film come off the production line; no colorblindness.

Responsibilities

Serve as first-line supervisor for Machine Operators and Utility persons.
Assign employees to production lines and ensure machines run on schedule and at production speed.
Monitor production and ensure hourly samples are taken to inspect quality and identify defects and unnecessary waste.
Assist with machine changeovers and order changes, ensuring they are completed promptly.
Clean and repair machines as needed.
Ensure work is performed safely and employees follow safety procedures, including PPE, guards, ZES, and shirt-tail requirements.
Submit accurate production reports daily and on time.
Ensure employees take breaks and schedule relief as needed.
Evaluate employee performance and administer counseling, disciplinary action, or improvement plans; bring recurring problems to the Shift Supervisor or Department Manager.
Train new employees or assign them to others for training.
Keep workers supplied with necessary materials.
Ensure employees keep their work areas clean.
Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints, first-step grievances, or other issues.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety practices.
Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by management, including food safety.