Machine Operator Assistant

Pactiv Evergreen • Grottoes, VA

16h • $22 • 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. Machine Operator Assistant| Grottoes, Virginia| Now Hiring Military Encouraged!!!

Requirements

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of assigned Extrusion Machines at the required pace.
• Work with the Machine Operator A's to maintain production flow and conduct light troubleshooting.
• Perform general set-up, change-over, and shut-down tasks.
• Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations continuously for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and make adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
• Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality.
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
• Perform quality check at prescribed intervals.
• Perform material tasks related to the assigned operations.
• Complete paperwork, including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required.
• Promptly communicates to the supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiencies.
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Communicate production information, both written and verbal.
• Perform other assigned duties as assigned.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed