Grinder Operator

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.

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

• Using the forklift, pickup scrap material and feed into the grinder or the shredder
• Stage material in order to minimize grinder changeover time from one type of material to another
• Coordinate grinding activities with Material handlers to ensure smooth flow of material
• Regularly clean the Grinding and Bin Staging area
• Record all rolls of scrap and accurately report the amount of scrap ground by source and by type
• Properly label all boxes of flake produced by the grinding operation and store in the appropriate location
• Sort all scrap bins and remove any contamination
• Assist with minor troubleshooting on the production line
• Clean out the Grinders when changing from one material to another in order to minimize contamination
• Record daily activities in the Log Book and accurately record and report process results
• Clean out the Grinder when changing from one material to another in order to minimize contamination
• Dump flake into silos while ensuring that each type of material goes into appropriate silo
• Perform forklift inspection before use and report any damage immediately
• Correctly recognize different types type of materials (clear OPS, color OPS, natural and freezer grade, HIPS, PET, PP, PVC etc.) and handle accordingly in order to avoid cross-contamination
• Monitor and recognize any contamination in the ground material
• Accurately label boxes and bins
• Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required
• Assist with emergency conditions on the Extrusion Line(s) such as web breaks and starting the line as directed by the Shift Supervisor
• Act as backup for Grinder / Repel / Roll splitter
• Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units
• Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company

What We Need From You

• Minimum high school diploma
• Valid forklift certification with 1 year of recent driving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Work well under pressure
• Strong team player
• Good communication in English (verbal and written)

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.