Industrial Machine Adjuster

Novolex • Elizabeth, NJ • 1h ago

Company 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.

Job Description

Industrial Machine Adjuster

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

Starting Pay Rate of $22 - 25/hour

Overview

Responsible for monitoring shopping, merchandise, grocery or sack lines, supervising Machine Operators (Collator Tenders), and Utility persons.

Responsibilities

Serve as first line supervisor for Machine Operators, and Utility persons

Assign employees to production lines and make sure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed

Monitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste

Assist in machine changeovers/order changes and ensure they are completed in a timely manner

Clean and repair machines as needed

Make sure work in area is done in a safe manner and employees are following all safety procedures, i.e. PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.

Submit accurate production reports daily and timely

Make sure employees take breaks, and schedule relief as needed

Evaluate employees' performances, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans and making sure that recurring problems are brought to the attention of Shift Supervisor or Department Manager

Train new employees or assign them to others to train

Keep workers supplied with necessary materials

Make sure employees keep their work areas clean

Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints and/or first step grievances or other issues as they arise

Distribute paychecks to subordinates

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Requirements

High School diploma or GED

5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

2-5+ years Machine Operator experience

Physical Requirements

Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.

Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.

Pulling; 2 hours

Pushing; 3 hours

Reaching above shoulders

Walking; 8 hours

Standing; 8 hours

Kneeling; 4 hours

Bending; 6 hours

Climbing;6 hours

Visual ability

Ability to distinguish color

Hearing ability

Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content

Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship

Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community

Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community

INDQSR

Company Benefits

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 (Non-Union), 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 myHRservices@novolex.com .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Job Locations US-NJ-Elizabeth

ID 2026-33456

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly

Novolex

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