Assistant Operator

Novipax; Snufftown (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Novipax Paxinos is seeking an Assistant Operator to support line setup, changeovers, and material handling on the production floor in Paxinos, PA. The role includes adjusting die heads, feeding raw materials, and assisting the QA Packer as needed.

You will keep work areas clean, operate cranes and forklifts safely, and follow safety rules while helping meet production targets. This is an on-site role emphasizing teamwork and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Assist line setup, changeovers, set slitters, separators, adjust hammer mill doors and die head to prevent overspray.
• Inspect work in process for conformance to quality standards advising operator of any deficiencies.
• Continuously clean machine, floors and work areas.
• Unload, load and feed raw materials into the machine.
• Operate Job Cranes and Forklifts in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Work as an assistant, taking instructions from the operator and performing any combination of incidental tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper levels of adhesive in the hot melt glue tank.
• Satisfy production requirements and assist in other plant areas as needed.
• End of shift duties include cleaning work areas.

Job description

Novipax Paxinos, 1123 West Valley Avenue, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

H eadquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.

We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most.This is a workplace where your team members have your back and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there's one thing that defines the Novipax team, it's that we win together.

Assistant operator Set up line (change over) set slitters, separators, adjust hammer mill doors and adjusting die head to prevent overspray. Help keep rolls supplied to Fan Fold lines (moving rolls off packing table). Assistants will also help wrap rolls when line is running Roll-Stock. This consist of picking up rolls off packing table and placing them on a table to be wrapped. After rolls are wrapped, rolls are placed on a pallet to be placed in the warehouse. Assistant will be responsible for wrapping the pallet, so Material Handler can move the pallet. End of shift duties will require cleaning work areas.

• Work as an assistant, taking instructions from the operator and performing any combination of incidental tasks.
• Inspect work in process for conformance to quality standards advising operator of any deficiencies.
• Continuously clean machine, floors and work areas.
• Unload, load and feed raw materials into the machine.
• Assist the Q A Packer as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper levels of adhesive in the hot melt glue tank.
• Learn whatever possible to satisfy requirements of operator.
• Perform operator duties in Dri Loc operator’s absences. See Operator Job Description / General Responsibilities.
• Operate Job Cranes and Forklifts in safe manner.
• Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.
• Satisfy production requirements.
• May work in other areas throughout the plant.
• And / or other duties as may be assigned

Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Novipax Paxinos, 1123 West Valley Avenue, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of America