Former Machine Operator - Night Shift

Novolex; Vernon Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and development

Job summary

Novolex in Mt. Vernon, OH is hiring a Former Machine Operator for the night shift to lead packing operations, ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety compliance, and coordinate line activities on a fast-moving line.

The role requires a mechanically inclined individual who can troubleshoot basic equipment, supervise packers, and maintain accurate materials, labels and tickets. Nights are 7:00pm–7:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule with starting pay of $23.13/hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues.
• Forklift experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift.
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs.
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage.
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials.
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available.
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity.
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required.
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Job description

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.

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

Former Machine Operator - Night Shift

Mt. Vernon, OH

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $23.13/hour

Available Shift

• Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am
• 2,2,3 schedule

Overview

The Former Operator is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of packing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently met. This position requires a mechanically inclined, hands‑on individual who can effectively lead employees, troubleshoot production issues, prioritize workloads, and maintain an efficient production line.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues
• Forklift experience required

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].

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