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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\nThermoforming Operator| Kalamazoo | HIRING IMMEDIATELY at our Manchester Road location\nDo you have experience working as a Thermo Operator, Machine Operator, Plastic Molding Machinery? 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Works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.\nCompensation:\nStarting Pay at $22.16/hr + $1/hr shift differential paid weekly\nEligible for pay for skill program to increase pay as you gain skills\nAvailable Shifts: 5:30- 5:30 on a 2-2-3 Schedule DAYS AND NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE\nSchedule:\nWeek 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours\nWeek 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours\nWeek 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours\nWeek 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on\n****PLEASE be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.\nKEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:\nMaintain safe, clean and friendly work 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