Operator Associate I

Novolex; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 30,527 - 32,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an Operator Associate in Covington, Georgia, to operate machines safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and completing shift paperwork while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of manufacturing or industrial experience, mechanical aptitude, and exemplary communication skills.

Along with competitive pay, Novolex offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year manufacturing or industrial experience working with production equipment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates machines at or above standard levels.
• Troubleshoots and corrects machine problems.
• Completes end of shift paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Effective communication skills

Manufacturing or industrial experience

Job description

Operator Associate – Covington, Georgia

Hiring Immediately

Compensation

• $22.16-$23.29 per hour

Available Shift

• 7pm-7am
• 2-2-3 schedule

Responsibilities

• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
• Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
• Provide innovative solutions for production issues
• Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
• Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year manufacturing or industrial experience working with production equipment and proven mechanical ability.
• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization.
• Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine.
• Provide innovative solutions for production issues. Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities.
• Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects.
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines.
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.

Physical Requirements / Environmental / Working Conditions

• Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands, and arms
• Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
• Must frequently be able to bend at the waist/ hips
• Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Constantly required reaching away from the body and frequently reaching overhead
• Ability to keep up with a machine conveyor line
• Able to work in differing temperatures
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required

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.

EEO Statement

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].