Machine Operator

Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging. We support multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. We provide customers with a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our sustainability vision focuses on our products, our operations and our people.

Machine Operator | Mooresville, NC |
HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Immediately Hiring Experienced Machine Operators! Pay range $22.39 to $39.98 (based on experience). Paid weekly (additional $1 per hour night shift differential).

Now hiring Operator Trainees also!

Machine Operator available shift: 7PM to 7AM

As a Machine Operator, your role is critical to the success of the line and the team. Each line has a target goal and achievement of these targets helps us cover our planned costs and achieve profitability. Operators are responsible for learning how to operate multiple lines and will collaborate with packers, leads, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and others to ensure the end product meets or exceeds customer expectations and internal targets.

Operators are expected to maintain a focus on safety first, quality second, and productivity and teamwork subsequently.

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
• Follow all required safety procedures for each task
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

• Inspect product for defects and pack finished goods into the correct configuration
• Validate parts for quality (weight, diameter, color, clarity)
• Report any quality concerns to appropriate supervision on shift

• Startup/shutdown and basic troubleshooting of extruders, thermoformers, automation and auxiliary equipment
• Perform color changes and job changes according to the production schedule
• Ensure that all assigned equipment runs to standard
• Complete PM duties as part of the TPM program
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with running the line in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Work with minimal supervision and communicate with the team to escalate problems as needed
• Work each day to meet or exceed line targets while ensuring safety and quality
• Operators should remain focused on work; cell phone use is not permitted unless the line is down or it is break time
• Support team members who may need assistance or additional training
• Other tasks to support the overall team as needed

• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours due to the nature of the work
• Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant
• Regular and timely attendance
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

What You9ll Get From Us

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits may vary by location.

Community Engagement

Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs. Facility-level support for community activities is encouraged.

Training and Development

We offer opportunities for advancement, skills development and formal education support through programs such as My Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Learning Management System.

Novolex is committed to equal employment opportunity in all practices. Applications and employees are treated without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, genetics, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other protected category. For accommodations in the application process, contact