Padlocker B

Company 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.

Padlocker Operator

Downingtown, PA

Compensation

• Starting pay rate from $21.70/hour - paid weekly

Overview

The Padlocker position provides support for the operations team by working safely to feed material into machines, inspect product for defects and pack finished goods in correct configuration.

Responsibilities

• Moves WIP loads into and out of production areas using forklift
• Supplies empty pallets to Press and Padlocker
• Maintains organization of corrugate, roll and WIP storage areas ensuring product is separated by size, product or job number as appropriate
• Removes waste and recyclables (lap waste, roll covers, core plugs, etc.) from press area.
• Performs daily forklift inspections while ensuring weekly checklist is completed
• Completes all necessary paperwork for receipt of raw materials and enters information into SAP as appropriate
• Supplies and stages corrugate for the Finishing Department
• Supplies and stages rolls for the press
• Assists OPMR in tagging and putting inks/solvents into chemical storage
• Assist in Shipping as required
• Load Scrap bale truck recording tags as appropriate
• Receives and stores sundry items (shrink wrap, paper products, etc.) as required
• Bands and wraps loads for shipment when necessary
• Performs duties of Padlocker/Baler as required
• Performs other related duties that contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Ability to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and applies good mathematical reasoning
• Knowledge of applicable machines to operate, troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs. Competency in forklift operations strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to be detail oriented
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate

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 (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 [email protected].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen