Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
- Plant Specifics / job perks
- Plant Specifics / job perks
- Plant Specifics / job perks
Rate: 26/hr
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Principal Job Duties
- Independently perform basic troubleshooting and machine setups on a single thermoforming platform (Kiefel, Brown, OMG, or GN) and associate equipment with a high degree of quality and efficiency, and within best practice timelines.
- Support continuous improvement projects.
- Train lower-level Setup Technicians on performing basic setup tasks.
- Perform process troubleshooting of the thermoforming machines and all related systems.
- Perform product qualification process to meet the quality standards.
- Actively participate in projects related to production efficiency, cycle time improvement, waste reduction and operational optimization
- Support sample making activities.
- Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units.
- Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Management.
What We Need From You
Job Requirements
- Good understanding of mechanical and control functions of machines
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in thermoforming / plastics processing
- Able to operate narrow aisle forklift, overhead crane, Blue Giant, Tool cart and pallet jack.
- Fully versed with using measuring instruments like Vernier Caliper and Micrometer
- Strong knowledge of plastic moulds
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required
- Strong knowledge of plastic molds
- Strong communication in English (verbal and written)
- Able to work in a 12-hour continental shift with bi-monthly rotation.
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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. 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.
Job Reference: CA00519
