Sr. Production Associate

Overview:

Why Choose Us?

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

Sr. Production Associate|Raleigh|

At least two years of relevant warehousing/manufacturing experience required

Incentives:

• Pay: Starting $25.12 an hour

Available Shift:

• Rotating 12 hour shift 7am-7pm/7pm-7am

Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts on a Dupont schedule
- Includes 7 consecutive days off every month

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Follows all the directives of the Supervisor, Operators, and Department Manager in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Takes instruction from assigned trainers as to the setup, troubleshooting, and successful running of each aspect of the production line and process.
• Learns all profiles regarding specifications with a focus on quality standards and rate.
• Leaves next shift of set up with whatever materials they will need to begin their shift.
• Communicates with next shift Technicians exchanging any pertinent information.
• Learn to keep accurate and legible production reports.
• Learn to identify problems and report them to supervision and maintenance.
• Keeps the work area neat and clean in accordance with Housekeeping Policy.
• Must be willing and able to cross train in multiple departments.
• Must be able to Drive a Forklift or obtain a Forklift license within a set period of time.
• Must be able to Certify in Printing and Sealing up to Production Associate Level 3.
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts

Skills and Competencies

• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer knowledge
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment (with training)
• Ability to certify as a technician and continuously improve on personal growth/advancement through our certification proces

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• At least two years of experience in a production workspace

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable)

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of current OSHA safety rules and regulations
• Will be exposed to frequent fluctuations in noise level., depending on area of plant. PPE adherance required.
• Ability to follow Forklift safety guidelines including, able to climb safely in/out of forklift.

Qualifications:

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

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.

Community Engagement

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.

Training and Development

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, 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