Packaging Associate II

Novolex; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Mineral Wells, WV is seeking a Packaging Associate II to pack quality products, operate conveyors, and prepare boxes for shipment.

Starting pay is $16.78 per hour with a $1 night shift differential on a 2x2x3 schedule; shifts run 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am under a rotating pattern.

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing is preferred; candidates must work well in a team and follow standard work instructions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required.

Responsibilities

• Pack quality product into boxes for shipment.
• Check finished product for quality as it comes off the conveyor.
• Pack plastic containers and lids into sleeves and boxes (0 to <5 lbs).
• Grind scrap material out of sleeves (0 to <5 lbs).
• Hand tape or send boxed product to the tape machine.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Build and label boxes as needed.
• Grind poor quality product and re-pack as needed.
• Clean inside and outside of machinery.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow Instructions

Manufacturing Experience

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

Packaging Associate II|Mineral Wells, WV|

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $16.78/hour-Paid Weekly
• $1 differential for night shift!

Available Shift:

• 6:00 am-6:00 pm 2x2x3 schedule
• 6:00pm-6:00am 2x2x3 schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for packing quality product into boxes for shipment.
• Checks finished product for quality issues, as it comes off the conveyor.
• Packs plastic containers and lids of various sizes into sleeves & boxes (0 to less than 5 pounds).
• Grinding scrap material out of sleeves (0 to less than 5 pounds).
• Hand tape or send boxed product to the “tape machine”.
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean.
• Builds and labels boxes as needed.
• Grinds poor quality product.
• Re-packs product as needed.
• Cleans inside and outside of machinery.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required.

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].

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