Operator Associate 3

Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

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.

Responsibilities

Machine Operator|Canandaigua,NY|HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Join our team in a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing environment where your skills and dedication make a real impact. We're seeking a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to help drive production excellence.

Compensation

• $22.31 per hour

• Increases: Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases

• Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity

• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift: A Shift - 11:30 PM to 8am (Sunday & Monday Off)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely and consistently at or above standard performance levels (waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization).

• Troubleshoot and adjust machine components to resolve operational issues.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve production processes.

• Support and mentor less experienced team members.

• Accurately complete end-of-shift documentation, including crew time, machine time, and production quantities.

• Inspect products for defects and make necessary machine adjustments to maintain quality standards.

• Follow all housekeeping, standard work, and safety protocols.

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Qualifications

• One Year Manufacturing Experince

• Strong manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail with accurate record-keeping.

• Basic math skills and ability to use calculators for production data.

• Ability to troubleshoot minor machine issues.

• Familiarity with production measurement tools (e.g., levels).

• Understanding of product quality standards.

• Able to life up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

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 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 MyLearning. 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.

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 [email protected] .

Job Locations US-NY-Canandaigua

ID 2026-32481

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly