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Machine Operator

Pactiv Evergreen, Grottoes, VA, United States


Machine Operator

Machine Operator|Grottoes, Virginia| Now Hiring
Compensation:
Starting pay rate is $26.98 - Paid Weekly!
Eligible for annual wage increases
Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*
Available Shift:
7:00 AM-7:00 PM/7:00 PM-7:00 AM (rotates every 3 months) (2x2x3 schedule)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate assigned Extrusion Machines at required rate
Starts and stops machines
Perform general set-up, change-over, shut-down tasks.
Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations on a continuous basis for quality and efficiencies.
Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and makes adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality
Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products
Perform quality check at prescribed intervals
Perform material tasks related to the assigned operations
Complete paperwork including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required
Promptly communicates to supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies.
Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations.
Follow company safety procedures and policies
Assist other operators
Communicate production information both written and verbal
Perform all other assigned duties
Qualifications:
Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
Must have good communication skillswritten and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
Must be able to use tools as required.
Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us
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.
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.
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 myHRservices@novolex.com.
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen