Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision and more!
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Referral Bonus Program
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
- Understands and complies with all workplace safety regulations
- Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
- Works well independently and with others.
- Good communication skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
- Mechanical skills -should be comfortable using hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance tasks on a variety of industrial machines.
- Knowledge and experience - working with hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders along with basic electrical.
- Troubleshooting -requires excellent troubleshooting skills, and should be able to follow steps to isolate and address mechanical issues
- Physical stamina and dexterity -must be dexterous enough to maneuver around large pieces of machinery and should have the physical stamina needed to spend long shifts on their feet
- Problem-solving skills - problem-solving skills are central in this role to devise solutions to keep machinery working safely without impacting efficiency
- Communication skills - must possess solid written and verbal communication skills to interact with plant leadership and line workers
- Prolonged periods standing and walking.
- Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
- Must be able to visually inspect machines.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to meet consistent attendance and be punctual
What We Need From You
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
- Work overtime as required and weekends when required
- Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of food or production manufacturing preferred
- Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, an asset
- Must have 2-3 years experience as an Industrial Mechanic
- Must be fluent in English (reading and writing)
- Able to work Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
- Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment.
- The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
- Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: - Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
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.