Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Novolex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift to safely produce high‑quality paper bags in accordance with safety analyses, production schedules and quality specs.

You will set up and operate bag‑making machines, read order sheets, perform quality checks and maintain a clean, safe workspace while complying with GMPs and food‑safety standards. The position starts at $19.81–$21.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work 12 hour days.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
• Setup and operate bag machine and support equipment to convert paper into bags
• Read and verify order sheets
• Understand print job requirements and quality issues
• Perform quality checks on finished products
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading orders

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bag making machines

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 - 1st Shift

City of Industry, CA - Railroad St. Location

Compensation Includes:

• Starting Pay Rate of $19.81 - $21.40/hourdepending on experience

Available Shift

• 1st

Overview

This position is responsible for operating bag making machines in order to safely produce high quality paper bags in accordance with the job safety analyses, production schedule, set up instructions, operating procedures and quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
• Setup and operate bag machine and support equipment to convert paper into bags
• Read and verify order sheets
• Understand print job requirements and quality issues
• Perform quality checks on finished products
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour days
• Work overtime as needed
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Physical Requirements

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

• Standing (Constantly – 12 hours)
• Walking (3-6 hours)
• Lifting (Constantly 1-50 pounds)
• Carrying (1-12 hours, 1-50 pounds)
• Pushing (12 hours)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (12 hours)
• Reaching, Repetitive 12 hours)
• 20/20 Vision at all times (with or without glasses)
• Climbing (4-6 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