Machine Operator
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Job overview
Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator. Novolex, a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, is seeking a Machine Operator in Downingtown, PA. This role involves operating and troubleshooting forming machines, performing quality checks, and conducting minor repairs and maintenance. The operator will also communicate with other shifts and supervisors to ensure smooth machine operation and maintain a clean work area.
Key focus areas include Consistently operate zone of forming machines at or above standard levels, Troubleshoot causes of machine malfunctions, and Make appropriate adjustments or repairs to ensure quality.
Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Machine Operation Experience, HS Diploma Or GED Equivalent, and Ability To Read English. Important skills include Troubleshooting Machine Malfunctions, Machine Adjustments, Machine Repairs, Quality Checks, Corrective Action, and Minor Repairs.
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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.
Job Description
Machine Operator
Downingtown, PA
Compensation Includes
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Starting rate at $23.70/hour
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Pay differential added for 2nd shift and 3rd shift
Available Shifts
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2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
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3rd: 11:00pm - 7:00am
Responsibilities
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Consistently operates zone of forming machines at or above standard levels considering waste, efficiency and utilization
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Troubleshoot causes of machine malfunctions
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Make appropriate adjustments or repairs to ensure that the quality of the cartons meeting specifications and that the machines operate properly
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Conducts quality checks at regular intervals and takes corrective action to fix defects identified
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Performs minor repairs during production
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Performs changeovers
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Performs weekly machine maintenance
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Communicates with the operator from the previous and following shifts and with supervisors to review any problems experienced on the machines throughout the department
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Performs purge procedures when changing to a new product and completes the required checklists
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Follows LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures
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Maintains a clean and orderly work area
Qualifications
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1+ year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
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Some mechanical experience prefrerred
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HS diploma or GED equivalent is required
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The ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English is required
Company Benefits
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
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Job Locations US-PA-Downingtown
ID 2026-34776
Category Operations
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Hourly
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