Senior Machine Operator

Overview

Senior Machine Operator — Florence, KY

Compensation includes starting pay rate of $24.14/hour.

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex focuses on substrates such as resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more, offering a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision rests on three pillars: product, operations and people. These pillars underpin our company-wide commitment to sustainability and our growth strategy through wide-ranging initiatives.

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to established safety rules and procedures. Take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions or 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 bags and print are produced according to 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.
• Ensure machinery is running properly and safely, meeting production goals set by management.
• Guide employees in the working area.
• Adjust and ensure machines are repaired as instructed by the Adjuster Supervisor.
• Set up one, two, three or four color prints.
• Change rolls and thread machinery as needed.
• Start machinery and implement print changes as needed for grocery print and merchandise complete print and size changes.
• Fill out all reports legibly.
• Catch bags on a relief basis, and/or as determined by management.
• Assist in training and retraining of new employees, and Bag Catchers, Collator Tenders and Machine Tenders.
• Minimize waste and ensure it meets standards set by management.
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is needed.
• Three to five years of factory experience is preferred, or six months to one year experience as a Bag Catcher or Machine Tender.
• Must pass Bennett Mechanical Test.
• Basic reading, math and communication skills.
• Ability to make adjustments and minor repairs, with a good working knowledge of machinery.
• Ability to correctly read a ruler and use various hand tools/industrial equipment.

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling and pushing for extended periods
• Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers
• Walking and standing for up to 12 hours each (excluding breaks)
• Kneeling, bending, climbing for limited durations
• Visual ability, depth perception, color distinction
• Hearing ability

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance, along with programs focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on location.

Community engagement:
Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes sustainability and hunger-relief initiatives, and supports activities in local communities where employees live and work.

Training and development:
We provide ongoing advancement opportunities through My Learning, tuition reimbursement programs (non-union), and a Learning Management System to support employee growth at all levels.

Novolex is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other protected status. If accommodation is needed during the application process, contact