Machine Operator - Night Shift, $22/hr + $750 New Hire Incentives

Novolex; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentive: $250 at 60 days, $

Starting Pay $20.00/hr day shift / $22

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Machine Operator in South Haven, MI to operate and monitor paper processing equipment. The role requires lifting 60–70 lbs, ability to work 12-hour shifts, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Competitive starting rates apply for day and night shifts with a structured new hire incentive program. Responsibilities include loading, splicing, quality checks, and production documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of factory experience preferred.
• Must have basic reading, math, and communication skills.
• 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 perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 60-70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load machines with rolls of paper, thread machines, and make splices as necessary
• Remove coils of twisted paper from machines and stack on pallets
• Monitor machines while in operation
• Adjust clutch to maintain coil integrity
• Verify proper width and thickness of paper
• Reporting defective or non-functioning test equipment
• Gauge dies to assure proper size according to production specifications
• Initiate production records
• Perform quality tests and report any non-conformities
• Load and set up machine to product specifications as required
• Remove slitted pads from machine and leveraging shaft and pads out of machine
• Stack cut pads on pallet or deliver them to Spinners as necessary
• Use and maneuver hand cart

Skills

Basic reading

Math basics

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Machine Operator in South Haven, MI to operate and monitor paper processing equipment. The role requires lifting 60–70 lbs, ability to work 12-hour shifts, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Competitive starting rates apply for day and night shifts with a structured new hire incentive program. Responsibilities include loading, splicing, quality checks, and production documentation.