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Novolex

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Brookshire, TX · On-site

$18.75/hr

... Bag Machine Operator will operate the machine, visually inspecting outgoing products to ensure ... Thread paper through machine smoothly as required * Package bags as specified * Ensure correct ...

Amcor

Bag Machine Helper (Sessional)

Hazleton, PA

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

Record roll weight from the roll label onto the appropriate paper. Task 3: Gather Supplies * Inspect Bag Machine Operator's work area to determine what supplies will need to be replenished. * Gather ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Brookshire, TX · On-site

$18.75/hr

... Bag Machine Operator will operate the machine, visually inspecting outgoing products to ensure ... Thread paper through machine smoothly as required * Package bags as specified * Ensure correct ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Bag Machine Operator

Keyser, WV · On-site

$19/hr

... bag machine. • Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine. • Check data ... operator. • Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift Brownsville, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $12 ... Thread paper through machine smoothly as required * Package bags as specified * Ensure correct ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift Brownsville, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $12 ... Thread paper through machine smoothly as required * Package bags as specified * Ensure correct ...

Amcor plc

Bag Machine Helper (Sessional)

Hazleton, PA · On-site

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

Record roll weight from the roll label onto the appropriate paper. Task 3: Gather Supplies * Inspect Bag Machine Operator's work area to determine what supplies will need to be replenished. * Gather ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Bag Machine Operator

Keyser, WV

$19/hr

... bag machine. • Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine. • Check data ... operator. • Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Bag Machine Operator

Keyser, WV · On-site

$19/hr

... bag machine. • Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine. • Check data ... operator. • Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Bag Machine Operator - 2nd Shift Brownsville, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $12 ... Thread paper through machine smoothly as required * Package bags as specified * Ensure correct ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Bag Machine Operator

Keyser, WV · On-site

$19/hr

... bag machine. • Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine. • Check data ... operator. • Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary ...

Novolex Corporate

Machine Operator

Walton, KY · On-site

$20.45/hr

Machine Operator Walton, KY Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $20.45/hour Available ... Setup and operate bag machine(s) and support equipment to convert paper to bags * Carry out ...

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How much do paper bag machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for paper bag machine operator in the United States is $18.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Paper Bag Machine Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paper Bag Machine Operator, you need good mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial machinery, basic troubleshooting tools, and, in some environments, safety certifications like OSHA training are often required. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure set top operators apart. These skills are crucial for maintaining machine efficiency, minimizing downtime, ensuring product quality, and keeping operations running smoothly.

What is a Paper Bag Machine Operator job?

A Paper Bag Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery that produces paper bags. Their duties include loading raw materials, adjusting machine settings, monitoring production for quality control, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. They must ensure that the bags meet size, strength, and design specifications while maintaining efficiency. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

What is the role of a paper bag machine operator?

A paper bag machine operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines that produce paper bags. They monitor the production process for quality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety protocols are followed in a manufacturing environment. Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of machine operation are essential for this role.

What does a typical workday look like for a Paper Bag Machine Operator?

A typical day for a Paper Bag Machine Operator involves setting up the machine, monitoring its performance, making adjustments as needed, and performing routine maintenance or minor repairs. Operators are responsible for checking finished bags for quality, keeping production records, and ensuring that safety standards are followed at all times. You will often collaborate with other machine operators, maintenance staff, and supervisors to resolve issues quickly and meet daily production targets. The work environment is usually fast-paced and may require standing for long periods and working in shifts. This role provides valuable hands-on manufacturing experience and opportunities for advancement into lead operator or supervisory positions.

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Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Novolex

Brookshire, TX • On-site

$18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 16 days ago

Novolex rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Company Overview
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.
Job Description
Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)
Brookshire, TX
Compensation Includes
  • Starting Pay Rate of $18.75/hour + $1/hr shift differential
Overview
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, Adjuster and Team Lead, the Bag Machine Operator will operate the machine, visually inspecting outgoing products to ensure quality and pack/stack bundles of bags dispensed from the machine. The Operator will ensure production efficiency and quality output.
Responsibilities
  • Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures
  • Check bags for quality defects off the machine, do all quality checks and paperwork as per Quality Policy
  • Follow all quality policies and procedures. Must comply with all good manufacturing practices
  • Must comply with all safety practices and guidelines including PPE requirements
  • Safely and efficiently:
    • Change roll, make splice by hand, maneuver roll into position, adhere roll to web on machine, and adjust paper rolls
    • Start, stop and monitor bag machinery and ensure it is running at the budgeted machine speed
    • Thread paper through machine smoothly as required
    • Package bags as specified
    • Ensure correct quantities of bags are placed on the press
  • Report machine adjustments and repairs that are required to Machine tender, Adjuster and/or Supervisor
  • Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
  • Meet/achieve safety, quality, production waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management
Qualifications
  • Prefer to have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Capable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customers
  • Must be able to think on your feet, work with limited supervision and make sound decisions
  • Should possess basic mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities
  • Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs
  • Regularly required to stand, sit, move about facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, grasp, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, lift above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Requirements
Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):
  • Standing (Constantly - 8 hours or more)
  • Walking (Constantly 8 hours or more)
  • Lifting (Regularly/Constantly)
    • 0-10 lbs. (8 hours)
    • 10-20 lbs. (8 hours)
    • 20-50 lbs. (8 hours)
    • 50-100 lbs. (8 hours)
    • 100 lbs. or more (never)
  • Carrying (Regularly/Constantly):
    • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
    • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • Pushing (Often - 8 hours or more)
  • Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8 hours)
  • Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
  • Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
  • Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8 hours)

Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
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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