Operator Associate (D shift)

Novolex•Corsicana, TX

5d•$20 - $23•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. This role involves operating assigned Cup Forming Machines at the required rate, starting and stopping machines, and performing maintenance tasks such as changing hoses, valves, molds, and machine parts. The Operator Associate will continuously monitor machinery and bagging equipment operations for quality and efficiency, diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical machine problems, and make necessary adjustments. They will also perform line adjustments to maintain or improve product quality, maintain established run efficiencies, and complete tasks related to the pre-expansion area, baggers, and automation. Additionally, the role requires completing paperwork, promptly communicating issues to supervisors, maintaining housekeeping around the assigned line, following safety procedures, assisting other operators, and communicating production information.

Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as part of a team is essential
Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed
Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours due to the nature of the work
Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks
We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned Cup Forming Machines at required rate
Starts and stops machine
Perform maintenance tasks including but not limited to changing hoses, valves, molds, and machine parts
Monitor all machinery operations and bagging equipment operations on a continuous basis for quality and efficiency.
Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and adjusts correct machine problems and maintains run rates.
Perform necessary line adjustments to maintain and/ or improve product quality
Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
Perform material tasks related to the pre-expansion area
Perform tasks related to baggers and automation
Complete paperwork including but not limited to , Quality Checks, and other forms as required
Promptly communicates to supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies.
Maintain housekeeping around the assigned line.
Follow company safety procedures and policies
Assist other operators
Communicate production information both written and verbal

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
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.

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