Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Bag Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (11pm-7am) Brookshire, TX Compensation Starting Pay Rate of $18.75/hour + $1/hr shift differential Overview Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, Adjuster and Team Lead, the Bag Machine Operator will operate the machine, visually inspecting outgoing products to ensure quality and pack/stack bundles of bags dispensed from the machine. The Operator will ensure production efficiency and quality output. Responsibilities Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures Check bags for quality defects off the machine, do all quality checks and paperwork as per Quality Policy Follow all quality policies and procedures. Must comply with all good manufacturing practices Must comply with all safety practices and guidelines including PPE requirements Safely and efficiently: Change roll, make splice by hand, maneuver roll into position, adhere roll to web on machine, and adjust paper rolls Start, stop and monitor bag machinery and ensure it is running at the budgeted machine speed Thread paper through machine smoothly as required Package bags as specified Ensure correct quantities of bags are placed on the press Report machine adjustments and repairs that are required to Machine tender, Adjuster and/or Supervisor Submit accurate production reports daily and timely Meet/achieve safety, quality, production waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management Qualifications Prefer to have a High School Diploma or GED Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment Capable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customers Must be able to think on your feet, work with limited supervision and make sound decisions Should possess basic mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities Must be capable of standing for long periods of time Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs Regularly required to stand, sit, move about facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to touch, handle or feel objects, tools and controls, grasp, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, lift above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Physical Requirements Standing (Constantly - 8 hours or more) Walking (Constantly 8 hours or more) Lifting (Regularly/Constantly) 0-10 lbs. (8 hours) 10-20 lbs. (8 hours) 20-50 lbs. (8 hours) 50-100 lbs. (8 hours) 100 lbs. or more (never) Carrying (Regularly/Constantly): 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours) Pushing (Often - 8 hours or more) Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - each 8 hours) Balancing (Regularly/Constantly) Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours) Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8 hours) Company Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, 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. EEO Statement 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr