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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.

Machine Operator

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.20/hour 

Available Shift

• 7am - 7pm
• 7pm - 7am

Rotating Days:

• • Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 

Overview

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for operating bag line equipment in order to produce printed and functional paper bags following quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate bag machine(s) and support equipment to convert paper to bags
• Read and verify line orders/dockets
• Understand printing job requirements by the specifications
• Set up the bag line by loading paper and adjusting for size
• Mount cylinders, adjusts pressure, tensions and adjusts distribution of ink
• Trouble shoot stoppages and breakdowns
• Perform quality checks of material being produced and related documentation
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP's
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Physical Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 100 lbs. or more (never)
• Carrying (Regularly/Constantly):     o 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)     o 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)     o 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)     o 100 lbs. (never)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8-10 hours)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

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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