Inventory Control Resin Specialist

Novolex; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Novolex is seeking an Inventory Resin Control Specialist in the United States to manage and maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring efficient flow and adherence to safety standards. The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced blown film manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include loading raw materials, inspecting quality, storing and delivering materials, and supporting setup for blown film production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Material Handler, preferably in blown film production or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Valid forklift certification and experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Understanding of blown film production processes and the materials involved, including plastic resins, additives, and colorants.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsabilités

• Safely and efficiently loading and unloading raw materials, such as plastic resins, additives, and colorants, into appropriate storage areas or production equipment.
• Inspecting incoming materials for quality, verifying quantities, and reporting any discrepancies or damage.
• Storing raw materials, supplies, and finished film rolls in designated locations within the warehouse, ensuring proper organization and efficient use of space.
• Retrieving and delivering materials, supplies, and finished film rolls to the appropriate production areas or workstations in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the setup and preparation of materials and supplies for blown film production, following production orders or instructions.
• Monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages or excesses to the appropriate personnel.
• Operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the resin conveying systems and daily physical count of inventory.
• Coordinate rail car and ensure processes run to specify blends.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Assisting in the maintenance and cleanliness of material handling equipment, reporting any malfunctions or damage to supervisors.
• Collaborating effectively with production supervisors, lead operators, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow and resolve any material-related issues or concerns.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Forklift

Description du poste

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

Compensation

• Starting rate $25.00-$28.00 an hour - paid week

Shift: Tues-Sat

Job Overview

The Inventory Resin Control Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring efficient inventory flow, and implementing effective inventory control procedures.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently loading and unloading raw materials, such as plastic resins, additives, and colorants, into appropriate storage areas or production equipment.
• Inspecting incoming materials for quality, verifying quantities, and reporting any discrepancies or damage.
• Storing raw materials, supplies, and finished film rolls in designated locations within the warehouse, ensuring proper organization and efficient use of space.
• Retrieving and delivering materials, supplies, and finished film rolls to the appropriate production areas or workstations in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the setup and preparation of materials and supplies for blown film production, following production orders or instructions.
• Monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages or excesses to the appropriate personnel.
• Operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the resin conveying systems and daily physical count of inventory.
• Ensure processes running to specify blends
• Coordinate rail car
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Assisting in the maintenance and cleanliness of material handling equipment, reporting any malfunctions or damage to supervisors.
• Collaborating effectively with production supervisors, lead operators, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow and resolve any material-related issues or concerns.
• Other essential duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Material Handler, preferably in blown film production or a similar manufacturing environment, is preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Understanding of blown film production processes and the materials involved, including plastic resins, additives, and colorants.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks.

Company 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