2nd Shift Bag Machine Operator — Growth & Benefits

Novolex; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Bag Machine Operator for 2nd shift in Brownsville, TX. You will monitor bag machinery, perform quality checks, and ensure safety practices are followed. This role requires reliability, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with 2:45pm–11:00pm shift. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and safety, contributing to production targets and proper reporting of daily output.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Must think on your feet and work with limited supervision.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic troubleshooting abilities.
• Must follow safety practices and PPE requirements.

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 paper-work 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 being 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Bag Machine Operator for 2nd shift in Brownsville, TX. You will monitor bag machinery, perform quality checks, and ensure safety practices are followed. This role requires reliability, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with 2:45pm–11:00pm shift. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and safety, contributing to production targets and proper reporting of daily output.