Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Florence, KY

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.20/hour

• 7am - 7pm
• 7pm - 7am

• Week 1:
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2:
  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for operating bag line equipment in order to produce printed and functional paper bags following quality specifications.

• Setup and operate bag machine(s) and support equipment to convert paper to bags
• Read and verify line orders/dockets
• Understand printing job requirements by the specifications
• Set up the bag line by loading paper and adjusting for size
• Mount cylinders, adjust pressure, tensions and distribution of ink
• Troubleshoot stoppages and breakdowns
• Perform quality checks of material being produced and related documentation
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s
• Complete daily production paperwork
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 100 lbs or more (never)
• Carrying (Regularly/Constantly): 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours) 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours) 100 lbs. (never)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8-10 hours)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being as 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 wellbeing programs may vary depending on where you work.

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