Lead Infeed Material Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Novolex scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!
Competitive starting pay rate $22.72 to $25.57
Lead Infeed Material Operator available shift 7:00am-7:00pm 2-2-3 Schedule
Supports in the flow of material to extruders for processing by performing the following duties.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Responsible for performing all In Feed Operator functions.
- Leading the department shift in a safe and efficient manner
- Training new In Feed Operators on operating, maintaining and cleaning blending systems.
- Operating and troubleshooting all material blending systems.
- Ensuring all required paperwork is complete.
- Write work orders for items in need of repair.
- Effectively with supervisor, process technicians, operators and maintenance staff on issues
- Follow company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in continuous improvement sessions dealing with the material blending systems and associated equipment and procedures
- Perform all other assigned duties.
Requirements:
- Must currently be an Operator or In Feed Operator.
- Ability to operate a forklift and standing forklift safely and efficiently
- Ability to document and maintain accurate inventory records
- Must have good mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how equipment works.
- Must have a safety orientate attitude and the ability to work safely.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, process technicians, operators and maintenance staff on issues
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].