Maintenance Associate

Company Overview

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's 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.

Maintenance Associate | Covington, GA | Hiring Immediately

• Competitive starting pay range of $26.91-$32.80 per hour, paid weekly

• 1st shift
• 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
• 2nd Shift
• 07:00 PM-07:00 AM
• 12 Hours
• 2-2-3

• 928‑668‑6539 (928‑NOVOLEX)

• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set‑up, and PM on automation/production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment‑related processing issues.
• Utilizes a computer‑based inventory system for generating reports to locate spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day‑by‑day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment; executes duties safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Be flexible with the schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring areas(s) of responsibility are safe, clean, and tidy.
• Follow all Company‑established rules and policies.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self‑motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design, and respond to issues without specific instructions.
• Must be a Team player.
• Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience required.
• Thermoforming, Injection molding, and/or plastics industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.

• Able to safely work in a moderately conditioned, industrial process manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to frequently climb 10‑40 steps and occasionally climb 5‑10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures.

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.

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.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through My Learning. Programs include…