Packing Packaging Jobs (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.

Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment packing, packaging, inspecting and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team.

Immediately Hiring Packers!  Entry level, Some Manufacturing experience preferred! 

Compensation:

• Pay Range is $17.00 Plus a $1.00 Shift Differential - paid weekly 

Packer available shifts: 2-2-3 Schedule

7:50 AM to 8:00 PM 

7:50 PM to 8:00 AM

Job Summary:

The packer's primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing group by preparing boxes to be loaded, visually inspecting product, loading product, and stacking finished cases in a way that ensures efficient, quality-oriented production. Additional responsibilities include general housekeeping of the work area and other duties as assigned.  

Your role is critical to the success of the line and the team. Each line has a target goal, and the achievement of these targets ensures we cover our planned costs and help us to achieve profitability each year. A successful business allows for reinvestment in our people, our site, and our business. 

Physical Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12-hour shift (60 minutes of break time).  All routine tasks are performed while standing. 
• Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing job duties 
• Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees 
• Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product.  Seeing both near and far, color vision and depth of field are all required.  Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable 
• Frequent walking is required.  Distance can be over 50 feet. 
• Bending is frequently required when making boxes (1/2 of shift) 
• Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required 
• Lifting up to 40 pounds (empty to full boxes) is required.  Items lifted include, but are not limited to product, boxes (empty and full), plastic liner bags, tape, cleaning supplies, etc. 
• Pushing and pulling is occasionally required.  Items moved include, but are no limited to, boxes, stands, product, regrind, inspection tables, etc. 
• Controls required include hands/arms (both) and fee/legs (both) 
• Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, can be in excess of 95+ degrees during summer months 
• Vibration can occasionally be present from running machines 
• Noisy environment (noise levels 85dB+ depending upon work area) 
• There is a mild plastic smell at times 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes safety glasses, hearing protection, proper safety shoes, gloves.  
• GMP requirements include hair nets, beard nets, and routine hand washing. 
• In specific areas of the plant and in certain positions a high visibility vest is also required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent perferred 
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential 
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner 
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed 
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 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 
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

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.

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