Machine Operator

Overview

Responsible for the safe operation of various types of bag machines in order to produce high quality bags. These may include, but are not limited to, shopping, merchandise, and grocery and sack machines.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures . PPE, clothing, EHS, moving equipment, cut resistant gloves, etc.
• Check bags for quality defects off the machine and do all quality checks and paperwork as per Quality Policy
• Safely and efficiently:
  Strip rolls down, removing liner and /or bands and removing minimal layers of damaged paperChange roll, make splice by hand, maneuver roll into position, adhere roll to web on machine, and adjust paper rollsMonitor bag machinery, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed in a timely mannerThreading paper through machine smoothly and thread machine as neededClean and repair machine as needed using proper tools and equipmentMaintain ink levels, clean ink pans and wash rollersPackage bags as specifiedChange orders
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Reading, writing and basic math skills are needed for this job
• Must be able to problem-solve to make sure that minor adjustments made to machinery are correct
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and management
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

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