Line Lead

Novolex; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monthly bonus based on productivity

Refer a friend bonus

Annual wage increases / skill-based

Job summary

Novolex in Macon, Georgia is seeking a Line Lead to oversee Dry End operations on the Hot Press, Float Line, Printer, and Wrapper. The role provides structured shift coverage and opportunities for wage growth and bonuses.

You will ensure safety, quality, and production procedures, record end-of-line data, and support supervisors during shift changes while maintaining attendance and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in the Dry End of the Macon Facility with certification to operate float-line, hot-press, and printer.
• Manufacturing experience with mechanical process control and product inspection.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Submit completed orders to the Production Supervisor.
• Input end-of-line data into the system.
• Provide leadership during downtime as guided.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep a safe work area.
• Assist shift transitions and back-up for the Assistant Supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Professional communication

Quality assessment

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Float-line operation

Hot-press operation

Printer operation

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's 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 Opportunities!

Line Lead| Macon, Georgia |Hiring Immediately

Compensation

• Competitive starting pay range of $24.48-$30.60 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases: Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases
• Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift

• Rotating from 1st to 2nd
• Rotates every eight weeks
• 12 hours
• 07:00 AM -07:00 PM
• 07:00 PM-07:00 AM
• 2/2/3

Position Overview

The Line Lead role provides a structured cadence for relieving Dry End Operators for breaks and performing all job duties at the Hot Press, Float Line, Printer, and Wrapper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows all documented safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Collects and submits all completed orders to the Production Supervisor.
• Inputs end-of-line data into the appropriate system.
• Provides leadership during downtime per Production Supervisor guidance.
• Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Assists the Assistant Supervisors and Production Supervisors during transition at shift change.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Fills in as a back-up for the Assistant Supervisor position as needed.
• Follows established break guidelines.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains an excellent safety record.
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience in the Dry End of the Macon Facility. Certified to operate float-line, hot-press, and printer.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment, including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Line Lead position:

• Ability to work safely and to communicate with others professionally.
• Demonstrated ability sufficient to determine product quality, for example, carton malformations, color verification, and structural integrity.
• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient for product handling.
• Strong leadership potential and/or some leadership experience.

Physical requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions

An individual who works in the Line Lead position:

• Must be physically able to perform the essential job duties.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Works overtime as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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, 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].