Join Novolex — Where Materials Expertise Meets Sustainable Impact
We’re a leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Our manufacturing and sourcing span resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs supporting customers at scale.
Our sustainability framework centers on three pillars: products, operations, and people. These pillars guide our initiatives and fuel our growth.
Why This Role Matters
- Drive consistent, safe operation of extrusion equipment to meet targets for waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
- Diagnose process issues and perform precise mechanical adjustments to return the line to standard.
- Contribute fresh, practical ideas to resolve production challenges.
- Coach junior team members to build capability across the shift.
- Perform in-process inspections; identify and correct defects at the source.
- Complete end-of-shift documentation: crewing time, machine time, and quantities produced.
- Uphold safety, housekeeping, and standard work practices at all times.
Shifts
- 7:00am - 7:00pm
- 7:00pm - 7:00am
Quick Apply
Text 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
Qualifications
- 1+ years as an extrusion machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
- Comfort with a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend.
- Reliable attendance; arrive before shift start ready to produce.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving with extrusion machinery.
- Strong communication and meticulous recordkeeping.
- Analytical thinking and solid math skills.
- Proficient in quality checks; understands production measurement tools and product quality standards.
- Willing to wear required PPE (hairnets, beard-nets, steel-toed shoes/boots, ear protection, bump caps) when required.
- Manual dexterity and sound mechanical aptitude.
Total Rewards
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Well-being resources supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
- Program availability may vary by location.
Beyond the Line
- Community Engagement: Focused Giving supports sustainability initiatives and efforts addressing food and hunger, plus local facility-led activities.
- Training & Development: Ongoing skills development via MyLearning, industry curricula, LMS resources, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union).
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
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
.