Machine Operator

Novolex; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator for Walton, Kentucky. The role involves operating paper bag production equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Both day (7am–7pm) and night (7pm–7am) shifts are available with a $1/hour night differential.

Starting pay is $21.06/hour with shift differential. Candidates must complete pre-employment checks and be eligible to work in the United States. Training and overtime are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift.
• Work overtime as required.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate paper bag production equipment to produce grocery bags, retails bags, and specialty paper bag products.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure product quality standards for bag dimensions, print accuracy, glue application, and handle attachment are met; remove and report defects.
• Set up machinery and confirm materials, such as paper rolls, ink, adhesives, and packaging supplies, are prepared before production begins.
• Read and verify production orders to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor equipment during operation and report any issues with jams, print defects, mechanical issues, etc. promptly.
• Complete daily production and quality documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area, ensuring equipment and tools are stored safely and production waste is managed properly.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to support a safe workplace for everyone.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Machine Operator

Walton, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.06/hour
  • Additional $1/hour shift differential pay for night shift

Available Shifts

• Days: 7am - 7pm
• Nights: 7pm - 7am

Responsibilities

• Operate paper bag production equipment to produce grocery bags, retails bags, and specialty paper bag products
• Perform routine inspections to ensure product quality standards for bag dimensions, print accuracy, glue application, and handle attachment are met; remove and report defects
• Set up machinery and confirm materials, such as paper rolls, ink, adhesives, and packaging supplies, are prepared before production begins
• Read and verify production orders to ensure accuracy
• Monitor equipment during operation and report any issues with jams, print defects, mechanical issues, etc. promptly
• Complete daily production and quality documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area, ensuring equipment and tools are stored safely and production waste is managed properly
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to support a safe workplace for everyone

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing work environment
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Physical Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 100 lbs. or more (never)
• Carrying (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 100 lbs. (never)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8-10 hours)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

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