Hot Press Operator - Night Shift

Novolex; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Night Shift Hot Press Operator in Moorhead, MN to operate packaging production equipment safely and efficiently.

You will monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, document production data, and support teammates on the line while upholding quality standards and safety rules. The role offers night shifts with a rotating schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detailed record keeping as prescribed.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Analytical skills for production data.
• Math skills for data calculations.
• Basic troubleshooting for machine issues.
• Understanding of production measurement tools.
• Knowledge of product quality standards.
• Principles of thermoforming machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines safely at or above standard levels.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine issues.
• Provide solutions for production problems.
• Support and guide less experienced personnel.
• Complete end-of-shift paperwork and record crew time.
• Inspect products and adjust machines to correct defects.
• Follow housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and clear communication.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Excellent communication skills

Detailed record keeping

Hand/eye coordination

Analytical skills

Math skills

Basic troubleshooting

Production measurement tools

Product quality standards

Thermoforming machines

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

Hot Press Operator|Moorhead,MN|HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Compensation:

• $24.83 an hour for the night shift
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Available Shift:

Night Shift 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule with every other weekend off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
• Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
• Provide innovative solutions for production issues
• Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
• Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required

Qualifications:

• Manual Dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools, such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Thermoforming Machines

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