Machine Maintenance Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Why Choose Us?

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.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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

Downingtown, PA

Compensation Includes

• Starting rate at $23.70/hour
• Pay differential added for 2nd shift and 3rd shift

Available Shifts

• 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm 

• 3rd: 11:00pm - 7:00am 

Responsibilities

• Consistently operates zone of forming machines at or above standard levels considering waste, efficiency and utilization
• Troubleshoot causes of machine malfunctions
• Make appropriate adjustments or repairs to ensure that the quality of the cartons meeting specifications and that the machines operate properly
• Conducts quality checks at regular intervals and takes corrective action to fix defects identified
• Performs minor repairs during production
• Performs changeovers
• Performs weekly machine maintenance
• Communicates with the operator from the previous and following shifts and with supervisors to review any problems experienced on the machines throughout the department
• Performs purge procedures when changing to a new product and completes the required checklists
• Follows LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Some mechanical experience prefrerred 
• HS diploma or GED equivalent is required
• The ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English is required

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