Machine Operator

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex 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.

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.

Norcross, GA

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The Machine Operator is responsible for operating high-speed paper converting equipment to safely produce high-quality paper bags, sheets, and pan liners. This role ensures all production activities are performed in accordance with job safety analyses, production schedules, setup instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality specifications. The Machine Operator adheres to all safety program and quality assurance systems to support the achievement of site business goals and operational objectives.   

• →Understand and follow all safety procedures
• →Read and verify order sheets
• →Understand print job requirements and quality issues
• →Perform quality checks on finished products
• →Maintain a safe and clean work area
• →Produce and pack quality product at target machine speeds using safe work practices
• →Maintain Food Safety and Quality in compliance with SQF Standards
• →Read, understand, and correctly complete daily paperwork
• →Read & understand Production Order Packet (POP); prepare all machine components for production
• →Complete set-up and/or change-over activities with minimal assistance in allotted time
• →Participate in Preventive Maintenance Activities as assigned
• →Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• →Complete assigned duties in compliance with company policies & procedures
• →Actively engage in safety programs

• Minimum of six months of experience in a manufacturing environment; preferably with a high-speed process
• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
• Commitment to an accident-free and drug-free workplace

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, squat & stoop; reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools.  

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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

• Standing (Constantly–7 hours)
• Walking (3 hours)
• Lifting (Constantly 1-50 pounds)   
• Carrying (4-6 hours, 1-50 pounds)
• Pushing (2-4 hours)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (2-4 hours)
• Reaching, Repetitive Motions (2-4 hours)

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 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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen