Operator Associate

Novolex; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Operator Associate (Foam - C Shift) in Corsicana, TX. The role offers a starting hourly rate of $20.28–$22.63 with a $1.50 shift differential and a 7:00pm–7:00am schedule.

You will operate foam-forming machinery, perform routine maintenance, monitor quality, and ensure safety and efficiency on the production line. Applicants should have hands-on machine operation or maintenance experience, good math and communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machines at required rate.
• Starts and stops machines and performs maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust to maintain run rates.
• Maintain run efficiencies and quality checks on the line.
• Complete paperwork and communicate production information to supervisor.

Skills

Machine operator

Mechanical experience

Team player

Math proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

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

Operator Associate (Foam - C Shift) | Now Hiring | Corsicana, TX

Compensation: Starting rate $20.28 - $22.63/hour depending on experience ($1.50 shift differential)

Shifts Available: 7:00pm – 7:00am

Job Description:

• Operate assigned Machines at required rate
• Starts and stops machines
• Perform maintenance tasks including but not limited to changing hoses, valves, molds, and machine parts
• Monitor all machinery operations and bagging equipment operations on a continuous basis for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and makes adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
• Perform necessary line adjustments to maintain and/ or improve product quality
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
• Perform quality check at prescribed intervals
• Perform material tasks related to the pre-expansion area
• Perform tasks related to baggers and automation
• Complete paperwork including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required
• Promptly communicates to supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies.
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned line.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies
• Assist other operators
• Communicate production information both written and verbal
• Perform all other assigned duties

Qualifications:

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience
• Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Manual Dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Thermoforming machines

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, 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].