Job Details
Bag Machine Operator - $20 per hour - Day Shift (7am to 7pm)
2025-11-20 Novolex Tolleson,AZ
Description:
Our Sustainability Commitment
The 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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Pay and Schedule:
Essential Functions:
What We Need From You
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
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 (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Why Choose Us?
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paper Bag Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain paper bag manufacturing machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial or packaging environments and a commitment to maintaining quality and production standards.
- Direct Hire - Full time
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Weekly pay checks
- Affordable Health benefits
- 401k Retirement plan plus match
- 10 Paid Holidays
Our Sustainability Commitment
The 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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Pay and Schedule:
- Weekly paycheck; 36 hours 1st week/ 48 hours 2nd week
- Two, Two, Three schedule with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
- $20 per hour DAY shift 7am to 7pm
- $21 per hour NIGHT shift 7pm to 7am
Essential Functions:
- Machine Setup and Preparation
- Loading raw materials (paper rolls, glue, etc.) onto the machine.
- Configuring machine settings based on bag specifications.
- Ensuring all safety guards and devices are in place.
- Operating the Machine
- Starting, monitoring, and stopping the paper bag machine as needed.
- Adjusting machine controls.
- Monitoring the machine's performance and product output.
- Quality Control
- Inspecting paper bags produced for defects.
- Making necessary adjustments.
- Recording production data.
- Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Cleaning the machine and workspace regularly.
- Performing routine maintenance tasks.
- Identifying minor mechanical or electrical issues and troubleshooting.
- Safety Compliance
- Following all safety procedures.
- Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Keeping the work area clean and free of hazards.
- Material Handling
- Loading finished bags onto pallets or conveyors.
- Communication
- Reporting machine issues, production delays, or safety concerns.
- Coordinating with team members for shift handovers.
What We Need From You
- Two (2) years of continuous manufacturing experience.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
- Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- Technical Skills
- Mechanical aptitude: Understanding of how machines work, ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
- Machine operation: Familiarity with industrial machinery, especially converting machines that handle paper products.
- Maintenance skills: Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Quality control: Ability to monitor product quality and adjust machine settings accordingly.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
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 (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.