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Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

North Vernon, IN

$17.75 - $21/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN Walk-In Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm for on the spot interviews Located: 1001 North Madison Avenue - North ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

North Vernon, IN · On-site

$17.75 - $21/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN Walk-In Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm for on the spot interviews Located: 1001 North Madison Avenue - North ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Carrollton, TX Compensation Includes: * Starting range of $18.00 - $19.00 plus $1.50 shift premium for the night shift Available Shifts: * Day Shift-6:45am ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

North Vernon, IN

$17.75 - $21/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN Walk-In Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm for on the spot interviews Located: 1001 North Madison Avenue - North ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

Carrollton, TX

$18 - $19/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Carrollton, TX Compensation Includes: * Starting range of $18.00 - $19.00 plus $1.50 shift premium for the night shift Available Shifts: * Day Shift-6:45am ...

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

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Carrollton, TX Compensation Includes: * Starting range of $18.00 - $19.00 plus $1.50 shift premium for the night shift Available Shifts: * Day Shift-6:45am ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Carrollton, TX Compensation Includes: * Starting range of $18.00 - $19.00 plus $1.50 shift premium for the night shift Available Shifts: * Day Shift-6:45am ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Bag Machine Operator

Keyser, WV · On-site

$19/hr

... plastic extrusion equipment and other production lines to produce quality products. Essential ... Operator of any deficiencies. • Make sure scrap is weighed and recorded daily. • Bag bundles ...

Novolex

Bag Machine Operator

Milesburg, PA · On-site

$21/hr

Bag Machine Operator|Milesburg, PA|Now Hiring Compensation: * $21 per hour Available Shift: * 12-hour swing shifts(1 month 7:00 am-7:00 pm) rotating first Monday every other month to (7:00pm-7:00am ...

Amcor plc

Bag Machine Helper (Sessional)

Hazleton, PA · On-site

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

Inspect Bag Machine Operator's work area to determine what supplies will need to be replenished ... Remove excess plastic and place in waste bin. Task 4: General Housekeeping * Keep area clean ...

Ampac Holdings, LLC

Paper Bag Machine Operator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Minimum 2-year product (plastics) or industry specific (converting) machine experience is highly ... Run Equipment : you will run a paper bag machine with help of a packer. You will perform any light ...

Novolex - CA

Blown Film Sr Operator

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$22 - $32/hr

Operate bag making equipment for plastic bag production * Prepare and perform changeovers for ... Perform standard inspections of machines and extrusion equipment to include screen changes, blade ...

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

$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 ...

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 ...

Amcor

Bag Machine Operator Apprentice

Hazleton, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Make hand adjustments to Bag Machine as needed with every job change. Control panel has a height of ... height for each operator with ergonomics in mind, approx.. 41"- 46" high.) * Carry completed ...

ProAmpac

Paper Bag Machine Operator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Minimum 2-year product (plastics) or industry specific (converting) machine experience is highly ... Run Equipment : you will run a paper bag machine with help of a packer. You will perform any light ...

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 ...

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A Plastic Bag Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines that produce plastic bags. Their duties include adjusting machine settings, monitoring production quality, troubleshooting issues, and performing basic maintenance. They ensure efficient production while following safety and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Bag Machine Operator

Novolex

North Vernon, IN

$17.75 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 24 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

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.


Bag Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN

Walk-In Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm for on the spot interviews

Located: 1001 North Madison Avenue - North Vernon

Compensation Includes:

  • Starting rate of $17.75 - $21.00 an hour (Based on experience) plus $1.50 shift premium for the night shift

Available Shifts:

  • Day Shift-7:00am - 7:00pm 
  • Night Shift-7:00pm - 7:00am

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

  • 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out production, inspection, packaging, and machine operation duties
  • Read and verify line orders/dockets
  • Set up machinery and ensure all materials are readily available
  • Effectively monitor production equipment
  • Complete daily production paperwork
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations

Qualifications:

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • Work overtime as required
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
  • Some machine operating experience
  • The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop
  • Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management

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What You'll Get From UsBenefits

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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