Machine Operator Jobs in Athens, GA (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.

Machine Operator

Monroe, Georgia

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $19.50/hour

Available Shift

• 2nd: 4:00pm – 12:00am
• 3rd: 12:00am - 8:00am
• B Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Troubleshoots, identifies, and corrects machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
• Provides innovative solutions for production issues
• Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Completes appropriate end-of-shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
• Inspects and recognizes defective product and makes machine adjustments to correct the cause of defects
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines
• Requires mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Manual dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain detailed records at prescribed frequencies
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math skills (use of calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as levels
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Understanding of the principles of Thermoforming machines

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