Laminator Operator

Novolex; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Novolex in Caldwell, ID, is hiring a Sr. Laminator Operator to manage production and quality on the laminator, ensuring safety, productivity, and reliability. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, ability to lift 50 lbs, and knowledge of laminating processes, with opportunities for growth and competitiveness in pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Desire to learn and work in a team environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Lean/Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Knowledge of Laminating processes
• Core competencies: customer focus, action oriented, decision quality
• Additional competencies: leading others, timely decision making, listening, communication, priority setting

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety guidelines at all times.
• Measure piece dimensions with various instruments.
• Review work orders for setup, sequence, and finished piece dimensions.
• Operate laminating equipment and adjust speed, temperature, and pressure.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and ensure clean work area.
• Inspect finished product per guidelines to ensure quality.
• Complete production reports and quality verification processes.
• Communicate job status with shifts to maintain efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with maintenance as needed.

Skills

Laminating

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Measurement

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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

Machine Operator Laminator|Caldwell|Now Hiring

Compensation Includes

• Starting pay rate $21.81-$27.04
  • $1.50 - 2nd and $1.00 3rd Shift Differential

Position Summary:

The Sr. Laminator Operator is responsible for the production and quality of products run on the Laminator. Works with team members to ensure safety, productivity, reliability, and team engagement are focused on at all times. Success relies on the individual’s motivation and determination to engage and participate in Continuous Improvement continuously.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains awareness and practices personal and environmental safety guidelines at all times.
• Measures work piece dimensions, using various measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operations.
• Reviews work orders to determine set up procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Utilizes appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Cleans and stores rollers, quads and pans used in the production process, loads appropriate paper on paper stand.
• Mixes ink and coatings to specifications on job order.
• Monitors operation of unit and production details such as pressures, temperatures, roll size, job specifications, and oven settings, etc.
• Mounts foil or film onto machine fixture or dispensing device, manually operating electric lift and/or overhead crane and hand tools.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjusting or repair.
• Verifies materials are accurate regarding color, size, thickness and quantity, etc., to meet customer specification.
• Adjusts controls to regulate speed, temperature, and pressure of laminating rollers.
• Performs minor equipment and tool maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and orderly machine and work area.
• Inspects finished product per company guidelines to insure quality.
• Collects data.
• Completes shop floor reporting, laminator production reports and quality verification processes.
• Communicates with other co-workers, and shifts regarding job status in order to maintain quality and efficiencies of production.
• Troubleshoots work related problems by evaluating issues, discussing with team and management
• Maintains awareness of SDS sheets, as needed.
• Performs changeovers and communicates with maintenance as needed.
• Supports and leads 5S initiative in work area.
• Works safely and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Desire to learn new skills and work in a team environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and PRMS Skills (Excel, Word)
• Lean/Continuous improvement oriented.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong knowledge of Laminating.
• Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships
• Other Competencies Required: Leading Others, Timely Decision Making, Listening, Written and Verbal Communication, Priority Setting and Drive for Results.

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