Senior Machine Operator — Packaging Production Lead

Novolex; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

Novolex in Florence, KY is hiring a Senior Machine Operator to ensure machines run at required speeds, switch papers, glues, inks, and unjam equipment. You will train and retrain Bag Catchers, Collator Tenders and Machine Tenders as needed, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years factory experience (or 6 months to 1 year in related roles), plus ability to read rulers and use hand tools. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is needed.
• 3–5 years of factory experience preferred; 6 months to 1 year as Bag Catcher or Machine Tender.
• Must pass Bennett Mechanical Test.
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills.
• Must have ability to make adjustments and minor repairs, with good working knowledge of machinery.
• Must be able to correctly read a ruler and use various hand tools/industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Utilize lockout/tagout as required, following established policy; ensure guarding is in place at all times
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards
• Ensure that bags and print are being produced according to our quality requirements and specifications
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required
• Make sure machinery is running properly and safely, meeting all production goals set by management
• Guide employees in working area
• Adjust and make sure machines are repaired as instructed by Adjuster Supervisor
• Set up one, two, three or four color prints
• Change rolls and thread machinery as needed
• Start machinery
• Make grocery print changes and merchandise complete print and size changes as needed
• Must be able to legibly fill out all reports
• Catch bags on a relief basis, and/or as determined by management
• Must be able to assist in training and retraining of new employees, and Bag Catchers, Collator Tenders and Machine Tenders
• Make sure all waste is kept to a minimum and meets standards set forth by management
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management

Skills

Reading

Math

Communication

Machinery adjustments

Ruler reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Novolex in Florence, KY is hiring a Senior Machine Operator to ensure machines run at required speeds, switch papers, glues, inks, and unjam equipment. You will train and retrain Bag Catchers, Collator Tenders and Machine Tenders as needed, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years factory experience (or 6 months to 1 year in related roles), plus ability to read rulers and use hand tools. Competitive benefits accompany this position.