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60 Novolex Extrusion Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Operator Assistant

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions * Noting any size or gauge tolerances

Operator Assistant

Dallas, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions * Noting any size or gauge tolerances

Operator Assistant

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions * Noting any size or gauge tolerances

Operator Assistant

Dallas, TX

$15 - $18/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions * Noting any size or gauge tolerances

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Do you have experience working in Automation, Extrusion Operator, Thermoforming Operator, and/or ...

Operator Assistant

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions * Noting any size or gauge tolerances

Operator Associate II

Covington, GA · On-site

$22.72 - $24.95/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Extrusion Operator|Covington, Georgia| Hiring Immediately Compensation: * $22.72-$24.95 per hour ...

Operator Associate II

Covington, GA · On-site

$22.72 - $24.95/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Extrusion Operator|Covington, Georgia| Hiring Immediately Compensation: * $22.72-$24.95 per hour ...

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Perform basic extrusion operator duties to support inline changeovers and process improvements.

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Perform basic extrusion operator duties to support inline changeovers and process improvements.

Setup Technician

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

... NOVOLEX) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs Minor and Major Changeovers on ... Performs basic extrusion operator tasks to assist on inline changeovers and process issues * Make ...

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Perform basic extrusion operator duties to support inline changeovers and process improvements.

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Perform basic extrusion operator duties to support inline changeovers and process improvements.

Inline Operator

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

... NOVOLEX) Position Summary: The Inline Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the APET extrusion line from material preparation through former and trim press. This role ...

Inline Operator

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

... NOVOLEX) Position Summary: The Inline Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the APET extrusion line from material preparation through former and trim press. This role ...

Inline Operator

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

... NOVOLEX) Position Summary: The Inline Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the APET extrusion line from material preparation through former and trim press. This role ...

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Novolex Jobs Information

Do workers at Novolex get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Does Novolex pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Novolex, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Novolex affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Novolex?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers at Novolex worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Novolex workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Novolex workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
51% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Novolex managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Novolex spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Novolex good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
53% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Novolex?

Some people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Novolex?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Novolex?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Novolex’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
93% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Novolex is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Extrusion Operator jobs?

Infographic showing various Extrusion Operator job openings at Novolex in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Operator Assistant

Novolex

Farmers Branch, TX • On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Novolex rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Company OverviewWhy 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

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: 

  • Responsible for checking job ticket extrusion instructions
  • Noting any size or gauge tolerances
  • Noting any special packaging or labeling instructions
  • Checking product to ensure it conforms to job ticket specs.
  • Verifying size
  • Completing "Size" Chart (not S.P.C. Charts)
  • Must understand importance of size and gauge checks
  • Verifying that gussets are set up correctly
  • Blocking
  • Gels, blending problems
  • Dirty Die Face
  • Check product for treat
  • PACKAGING:

  • Responsible for proper packaging of products
  • Must obtain proper packaging information from job ticket
  • Should know pallet and cradle sizes
  • Need to know location of packaging supplies
  • Product must be packaged in a neat and professional manner
  • DATA COLLECTION:

  • Responsible for entering production in computer
  • Must understand importance of correct data entries
  • Must weigh every other roll & notify operator if not correct
  • Roll stock - all rolls must be weighed
  • Must track all scrap and make entries in data collection
  • Responsible for correct job start and stop times
  • LABELING:

  • Must obtain proper labeling information from job ticket
  • Responsible for printing labels
  • Labeling must be done correctly and neatly
  • Labels should be centered and lined up on the box
  • Must ensure that pallet/bin labels are correctly completed
  • Responsible for inserting a white label, with correct weight, into core
  • MACHINERY:

  • Train for operator duties and responsibilities, including being able and willing to learn downstream equipment and maintenance operations
  • Should be able to perform basic adjustments to the master roll winder.
  • Should be able to thread all downstream equipment
  • Must have basic understanding of extrusion process
  • Should be able to make minor adjustments to the master roll winder.
  • Should be able to adjust tension on winder and understand how it affects the roll
  • Must be able to keep tools and miscellaneous metal parts off floor (out of scrap)
  • 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.

    #INDIST

    Company BenefitsWhat 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.

    Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

    Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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