Packaging Associate I Days - Straws

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery, food processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Job Description Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!! Position: Packaging Associate. Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Days). Compensation Competitive starting pay rate $18.74–$19.82. Physical Requirements And Qualifications Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12‑hour shift (70 minutes of break time). All routine tasks are performed while standing. Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing job duties. Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees. Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product. Seeing both near and far, color vision and depth of field are all required. Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable. Frequent walking is required. Distance can be over 50 feet. Bending is frequently required when making boxes (1/2 of shift). Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required. Lifting up to 40 pounds (empty to full boxes) is required. Items lifted include, but are not limited to product, boxes (empty and full), plastic liner bags, tape, cleaning supplies, etc. Pushing and pulling is occasionally required. Items moved include, but are no limited to, boxes, stands, product, regrind, inspection tables, etc. Controls required include hands/arms (both) and feet/legs (both). Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, can be in excess of 95+ degrees during summer months. Vibration can occasionally be present from running machines. Noisy environment (noise levels 85dB+ depending upon work area). There is a mild plastic smell at times. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes safety glasses, hearing protection, proper safety shoes, gloves, and a bump cap. GMP requirements include hair nets, beard nets, and routine hand washing. In specific areas of the plant and in certain positions, a high‑visibility vest is also required. Qualifications High school diploma preferred. Ability to work independently as well as work with others effectively as part of a team is essential. Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in a mature and consistent manner. Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed. Must be able to stand for 10–12 hours due to the nature of the work. Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant and complete the tasks. We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 . Formerly Pactiv Evergreen #J-18808-Ljbffr Novolex