Operator Associate I

Novolex; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 25,967 - 27,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Kinston, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure efficient production and maintain quality standards. The role involves working in shifts, maintaining safety protocols, and contributing to a clean work environment. Candidates should be capable of lifting heavy weights and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position comes with competitive pay and benefits focused on employee well-being and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, twist up to 8 hours per day.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain a clean work area.
• Willingness to cooperate with others.

Responsibilities

• Keep baggers safely loaded with rolls of Poly.
• Inspect bagged cups to ensure quality.
• Follow all safety procedures and improve safety.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds multiple times a day

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Positive work attitude

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

Machine Operator

Kinston, NC

Compensation

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $18.85-19.96/hour depending on experience - paid weekly

Available Shifts

• 2nd: 4:00pm – 12:00am
• 3rd: 12:00am – 8:00am

Responsibilities

• Keep Baggers safely loaded with rolls of Poly
• Safely load Corrugate into Case Packer Cooperatively work with other operators across the work area to assure all machines achieve expected performance goals
• Make adjustments to baggers and case packers to minimize interruptions to cup machine production and to assure cases are formed and taped perfectly
• Inspect bagged cups to ensure cup quality is not adversely affected by the delivery from Cup Machines
• Keeps work area clean and tour ready at all times
• Follows all safety procedures and actively looks for ways to improve safety
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision and Keep complete and accurate records of materials used and machine performance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds multiple times a day
• Ability to stand, walk, twist up to 8 hours per day
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to be detail oriented
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate

Benefits and Additional Information

What You\'ll Get From Us

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\u2019s application process should contact [e-mail] .