Machine Operator

Novolex; Grottoes (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex in Grottoes, VA is hiring a Machine Operator to operate extrusion machines on a 2x2x3 schedule. Starting pay is $26.98 per hour, paid weekly, with annual wage increases and a monthly bonus based on plant productivity. The role requires mechanical experience, teamwork, and the ability to use common shop tools.

Responsibilities include setup, monitoring quality, troubleshooting, and maintaining run rates while following safety procedures and ensuring proper documentation and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned Extrusion Machines at required rate.
• Starts and stops machines and perform general set-up, change-over, and shut-down tasks.
• Monitor extrusion and winding machinery for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and adjust to maintain run rates.
• Maintain run efficiencies and perform quality checks; complete operator reports and forms.
• Communicate production information to supervisor; maintain housekeeping; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operator

Mechanical experience

Written & verbal communication

Basic math proficiency

Tools usage

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

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|Grottoes, Virginia| Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate is a $26.98-Paid Weekly!
• Eligible for annual wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift:

• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM/7:00 PM-7:00 AM (rotates every 3 months) (2x2x3 schedule)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate assigned Extrusion Machines at required rate
• Starts and stops machines
• Perform general set-up, change-over, shut-down tasks.
• Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations on a continuous basis for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and makes adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
• Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products
• Perform quality check at prescribed intervals
• Perform material tasks related to the assigned operations
• Complete paperwork including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required
• Promptly communicates to supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies.
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies
• Assist other operators
• Communicate production information both written and verbal
• Perform all other assigned duties

Qualifications:

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

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