Maintenance Associate I

Novolex; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 38,751 - 45,391; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Novolex in Covington, GA, is hiring a Maintenance Associate with competitive starting pay ranging from $28.13 to $32.95 per hour. The role includes troubleshooting automation equipment, maintenance of production machinery, and ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.

The ideal candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized, and possess good communication skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with technical school credentials preferred. Join us for opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with automation equipment is essential.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting on automation equipment.
• Utilize a computer-based inventory system.
• Maintain safety standards while executing tasks.

Skills

Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS

Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Problem solver and self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Technical school credentials preferred

Tools

Computerized machine controls

Maintenance Connection CMMS

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

Maintenance Associate | Covington, GA | Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay range of $28.13-$32.95-per hour, paid weekly
• Shift differential $2.00

Available Shift:

• 1st shift
• 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
• 2nd Shift
• 07:00 PM-07:00 AM
• 12 Hours
• 2-2-3

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set-up, and PM on automation/production equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment-related processing issues.
• Utilizes a computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties safely and efficiently. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Be flexible with the schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring areas(s) of responsibility are safe, clean, and tidy.
• Following all Company company-established rules and policies.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design, and respond to issues without specific instructions.
• Must be a Team player.
• Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience required.
• Thermoforming, Injection molding, and/or plastics industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions:

• Able to safely work in a moderately conditioned, industrial process manufacturing environment
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures

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