Night Shift Machine Operator & Lead Packer

Novolex; Vernon Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and development

Job summary

Novolex in Mt. Vernon, OH is hiring a Former Machine Operator for the night shift to lead packing operations, ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety compliance, and coordinate line activities on a fast-moving line.

The role requires a mechanically inclined individual who can troubleshoot basic equipment, supervise packers, and maintain accurate materials, labels and tickets. Nights are 7:00pm–7:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule with starting pay of $23.13/hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues.
• Forklift experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift.
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs.
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage.
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials.
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available.
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity.
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required.
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Job description

Novolex in Mt. Vernon, OH is hiring a Former Machine Operator for the night shift to lead packing operations, ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety compliance, and coordinate line activities on a fast-moving line.

The role requires a mechanically inclined individual who can troubleshoot basic equipment, supervise packers, and maintain accurate materials, labels and tickets. Nights are 7:00pm–7:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule with starting pay of $23.13/hour.