Machine Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
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 Opportunities!
Thermoforming Machine Operator | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA
Compensation
- Competitive starting pay range of $20.45-$27.84 per hour, paid weekly
- Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
- Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
- Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
Shifts Available:
- 1st: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
- 2nd: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- 3rd: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am
- Rotation Schedule (rotating days off)
*must be available to work weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate thermoformer and packaging equipment at a rate that equals or exceeds quality and production standards
- Troubleshoot routine process problems, and assist with tooling and product changeovers
- Maintain adequate supplies for all line equipment to ensure continual operation
- Complete required quality checks and production reports in an efficient and timely manner
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards and Safe Work Practices
- Maintain work area in an organized, safe and clean manner
- Provide relief to other members of team as necessary
- Able to perform Packer functions
Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience as Machine Operator, preferably in the plastics manufacturing industry
- Successfully completed all training for Machine Operator Associate position
- Demonstrated abilities as a team player, good cooperation, and communication skills
- Must be able to read, write, & understand basic English
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
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