Manufacturing Line Operations Specialist

Are You the Problem-Solver Our Lines Need?

Do you enjoy fine-tuning complex machines until quality, waste, efficiency, and utilization all click into place? Are you energized by mentoring peers and capturing accurate production data so the next shift starts strong? If so, you’ll thrive here.

Our Mission

Novolex supplies food, beverage, and specialty packaging to foodservice, delivery/takeout, food processors, grocery and retail, and industrial partners. We manufacture and source across resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and beyond—offering stock and custom products in 120 categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs. Our sustainability mission rests on three pillars—products, operations, and people—steering company-wide actions toward ambitious goals.

What You’ll Tackle

• Operate equipment safely while outperforming targets for waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly; adjust machine components and settings to stabilize flow.
• Pursue smart process improvements that raise productivity and consistency.
• Share know-how with newer teammates and help them build confidence.
• Complete end-of-shift reports with precision: crew time, machine time, production quantities.
• Audit product for defects and make immediate corrections to protect standards.
• Follow standard work, housekeeping expectations, and all safety guidelines.
• Use mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and clear communication to keep work moving.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• One year or more of manufacturing experience.
• Manual dexterity and strong hand–eye coordination.
• Effective written and verbal communication; analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping habits.
• Basic math ability; comfortable using calculators for production metrics.
• Capability to troubleshoot minor machine problems.
• Experience with measurement tools such as levels.
• Knowledge of product quality expectations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Technical Strengths

• Equipment troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting

Benefits & Support

We put safety first and invest in well-being. Expect comprehensive, competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus tools that support mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Grow Your Career

• MyLearning: continuous skills development and industry coursework.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union) for formal education.
• Learning Management System to build capabilities across all levels.

Give Back

Our Focused Giving Program backs organizations advancing sustainability or combating food insecurity. We also support site-level engagement in local community initiatives.

EEO and Accessibility