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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.

POSITION PURPOSE

To ensure that product is being inspected for quality including, size, gauge and roll formation quality prior to shipment to customer. Accurate packaging and data collection for each order. Each employee considers food safety and consumer safety while preforming work. Participates in GMP and food safety training. Follows GMP policy. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency.

Pay: 19/hr - 23/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

FUNCTIONS: 

Under the direction of the Lead Operator and/or Production Supervisor, the Extrusion Operator Assistant will ensure that product is being inspected prior to shipment to customers. This position is backed up by other Operator Assistants or by a Lead Operator.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALITY CONTROL: 

PACKAGING:

DATA COLLECTION:

LABELING:

MACHINERY:

Company policies, procedures, and practices are implemented via this position.  Quality of products is directly related to the effectiveness of individuals in this job.  A broad base of current technical knowledge is required to ensure that standards are met, and efficiencies are maintained.  Problem solving and decision-making abilities are essential for success. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

HS Diploma or GED is preferred

Required Knowledge:       

- Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Experience Required:

- None, on the job training is provided

Ongoing training and education are essential to continue to improve work processes, all Shields employees will be expected to attend training and education sessions.

Skills/Abilities:  

- Ability to read a tape measure

- Basic math skills required

- Good communication skills required

- Ability to pass a color-blind test

- Some previous computer data entry preferred

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

- Quality of product shipped

- Attendance

- Ability to help other lines

- Cleanliness of work area

Hours of Employment

Employees are expected to work 12-hour shifts that are on a monthly rotation schedule. The shifts are currently from 7 AM - 7 PM (day shift), and 7 PM - 7 AM (night shift). Every 28 days these rotate between days and nights.

This is an hourly/non-exempt position.  Overtime regulations do apply.  Holidays, sick leave, vacation, etc. as dictated by the Shields employee handbook.

#INDIIB

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