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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.\nOur Sustainability Commitment\nThe 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.\nJob Description\nHow\nExtrusion Operator|Connersville, IN|HIRING IMMEDIATELY\nCompensation:\nStarting rate of $23.25 an hour and up (additional $1 per hour as shift differential for nights)\nAvailable Shifts:\nDay Shift6:45am - 7:00pm \n\nNight Shift6:45pm - 7:00am\n\nTEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:\n928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nResponsible for Inputting the appropriate parameters to maximize efficiency of the extruder.\nResponsible for following the assigned production schedule.\nResponsible for keeping the area(s) and machine(s) clean and free of debris.\nResponsible for troubleshooting the extruder system for zone temperatures, vacuum, melt filtration, extruder speed and pelletizing parameters, pellet output quality and rate, and refresher system operation.\nResponsible for the filing of work requests for repairs or preventive maintenance.\nResponsible for conducting melt filter screen changes to include the cleaning of all parts involved. By utilization of brass brushes and an incinerator oven followed by water pressure cleaning or sand blasting.\nCoordinate with Quality Associate (QA) to maintain product quality and avoid off-spec cross-contamination in the silos.\nParticipate and support, for every employee, a safe work environment by following all facility safety and compliance policies and procedures.\nParticipate and support, for every employee, and visitor; the adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or G.E.D.\nMinimum of 6 months-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.\nBasic understanding of Safety procedures\nCritical decision-making ability. \nFlexibility and adaptability and the ability to focus and pay attention to detail.\nMust be able to complete the following physical requirementsSitting, standing, walking\nLifting and carrying: 0-49 lbs.\nPushing pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling\nReaching, grasping, repetitive motions\n\nCompany Benefits\nWhat You'll Get From Us\nBenefits\nWith 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. 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