Extrusion-Thermoforming Machine Operator Days-Nights

Novolex; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an Extrusion Thermoforming Machine Operator in Kentucky. The role operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines, troubleshoots issues, and ensures accurate production records and quality checks.

Shifts run 7:00AM–7:00PM and 7:00PM–7:00AM on a 2-2-3 schedule, with competitive starting pay of 22.40–25.68 USD per hour. Candidates should be mechanically minded, able to work in a fast-paced 12-hour shift, and willing to obtain forklift certification if required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills are required.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities are required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for a 12-hour shift and climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lines to minimize downtime.
• Maintains production records accurately and on time.
• Ensures quality requirements including audits and inspections.
• Trains new employees in line operation and paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Company Overview

Why 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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Compensation:

Competitive starting pay rate $22.40 to $25.68

Extrusion Thermoforming Machine Operator available shifts: 7:00AM - 7:00 PM & 7:00PM-7:00PM - 2-2-3 Schedule

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines, with ability to run all lines/packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lines to ensure minimal down time.
• Ensures production records are maintained in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Ensures quality requirements are met including perfect case audit, docket info, ZR verification, visual inspection.
• Trains newer employees in line operation and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to stand on your feet and work for an entire 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to climb stairs and work in an environment with high temperatures.
• May be required to obtain forklift certification

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen