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Machine Operator

Pactiv Evergreen, South Haven, MI, United States


Machine Operator

South Haven, MI
Compensation Includes
Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour day shift & $20/hr night shift
Responsibilities
Load machines with rolls of paper, thread machines, and make splices as necessary
Remove coils of twisted paper from machines and stack on pallets
Monitor machines while in operation
Adjust clutch to maintain coil integrity
Verify proper width and thickness of paper
Reporting defective or non-functioning test equipment
Gauge dies to assure proper size according to production specifications
Initiate production records
Perform quality tests and report any non-conformities
Load and set up machine to product specifications as required
Remove slitted pads from machine and leveraging shaft and pads out of machine
Stack cut pads on pallet or deliver them to Spinners as necessary
Use and maneuver hand cart
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
3 years of factory experience is preferred
Must have basic reading, math, and communication skills
Eligible to work in the United States
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
Ability to work 12 hour days
Work overtime as needed
Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Lifting and carrying a minimum of 60-70 lbs
#INDQSR
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