Night Shift Machine Operator & Team Lead (Forklift)

Novolex; Vernon Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Novolex in Mt. Vernon, OH is seeking a Former Machine Operator - Night Shift to lead packing operations, print labels, and coordinate staff for overnight production.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and meeting quality standards while keeping production lines efficient. The position requires mechanical aptitude and forklift experience; training and advancement opportunities are offered, with a 2-2-3 night schedule from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, packing or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to identify 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

Forklift experience

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Novolex in Mt. Vernon, OH is seeking a Former Machine Operator - Night Shift to lead packing operations, print labels, and coordinate staff for overnight production.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and meeting quality standards while keeping production lines efficient. The position requires mechanical aptitude and forklift experience; training and advancement opportunities are offered, with a 2-2-3 night schedule from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.