Extrusion Operator

Novolex; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Covington, Georgia is hiring an Extrusion Operator, Hiring Immediately. This position operates extrusion machines on 12-hour rotating shifts, with day and night options. Compensation ranges from $22.72 to $24.95 per hour.

The role emphasizes safe operation, problem solving, and teamwork. You will diagnose machine issues, adjust settings, and help maintain quality and efficiency. Qualifications include at least one year in manufacturing or production equipment, strong mechanical

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year manufacturing or industrial experience with production equipment.
• Mechanical ability and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; strict safety guidelines must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates extrusion machines at standard levels of operation.
• Troubleshoots and corrects machine-related problems.
• Provides solutions for production issues and supports less experienced personnel.
• Completes end-of-shift paperwork recording crew time and production quantities.
• Inspects products for defects and adjusts machines to correct causes.
• Follows housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety compliance

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

Extrusion Operator|Covington, Georgia|Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

• $22.72-$24.95 per hour

Available Shift:

• 7am-7pm
• 7pm-7am
• 2-2-3 schedule

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential duties and 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

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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 (Non-Union), 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].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen