Full Time Plastic Bag Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Meriden, CT

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $19.48/hour
  • $0.50/hr shift differential

Available Shift

• 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Training Schedule 

• 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday- Friday for the first 3 months

Overview

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Leads, this position operates a machine that takes in paper, folds it, and glues it to produce bags of various sizes, shapes, and grades. The first three months of employment will consist primarily of On-the-Job Training (OJT). During this period, employees will train under experienced Operators, Adjusters, and Supervisors to develop proficiency in machine setup, operation, quality standards, safety procedures, and the production process before working independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and support equipment to convert paper into bags
• Read and verify order sheets
• Perform quality checks on finished products
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Safely strip rolls down, removing liner and/or bands
• Coordinate with the Lead Adjuster to make necessary repairs and machine adjustments to ensure quality levels
• Watch the progress of machinery for breakage; notify the Adjuster as needed
• Clean ink pans and wash rollers
• Learn to thread machinery and perform properly
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, and housekeeping goals set forth by management
• Continuously safely perform all required tasks, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Utilize lockout/tagout as required, following established policy; ensure machine guarding is always in place
• Keep the work area clean and organized by 6S standards
• Ensure that work is being performed to produce quality products according to our quality requirements and specifications
• Comply with established plant rules and procedures that promote compliance with customer service-related activities, including, but not limited to:
  • Following run-order specifications for each product
  • Following pre-requisite programs in compliance with SQF Code, Manufacture of Food Packaging, and food safety requirements
  • Following all Good Manufacturing Practices in compliance with all Food Safety Requirements
• Actively engage in value-added activities that enhance our products and processes
• Must attend daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings and safety training
• Follow all PPE policies
• Operators at the Intermediate level or above are expected to train new and less experienced team members to operate their machines
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, and Shift Leads

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in manufacturing or production
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to train on the 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. shift for the first 3 months
• Must complete Safety Orientation and monthly training

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 (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen