Packaging Associate -

Novolex; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Novolex in Santa Fe Springs, CA is hiring for a Packaging Associate. The role involves handling and packaging products, monitoring quality, and working on a production floor with potential prior packaging experience.

Shift options include morning, afternoon, and overnight with rotating days off. Starting pay is $18.18 per hour, with weekly pay and eligibility for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity, plus referral incentives.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic involving 4-digit numbers.
• Must read, write and understand basic English.
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
• Reasoning required to follow guidelines and judge product quality.
• Basic knowledge of machinery or processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle and package products and monitor quality.
• Experience on production floor encouraged.
• Previous packaging experience a plus.
• Maintain safe and orderly work area.

Skills

Math basics

English literacy

Communication

Reasoning

Machinery knowledge

Education

Grade 10

Job description

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's 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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

Packaging Associate | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA

Compensation

• Competitive starting pay rate of $18.18 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am
• Rotation Schedule (rotating days off)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling and packaging products and monitoring the quality of the product
• Manufacturing/production/warehouse experience desired
• Previous packaging experience a plus
• Previous experience working on a production floor is a plus

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Grade 10 or equivalent education; up to and including 3 months of related training or experience
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract 4-digit numbers
• MECHANICAL SKILLS: Basic knowledge of machinery or process required. May be required to stop the machine, shut off glue lines, and clear jammed cartons
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write & understand basic English. Able to communicate effectively, positively interact with coworkers and management, and deal effectively & professionally under pressure
• REASONING ABILITY: The Job requires the use of established guidelines that are well defined or detailed with little or no choice of action. Must make decisions regarding product quality and acceptability

Company 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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