Material Handler

Material Handler Location: Walton, KY Compensation Starting Pay Rate of $19.76/hour Shift 7pm - 7am Thursday, Friday, Saturday - week 1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - week 2 Overview Handle laborer duties for plant, operate baler for shift waste, deliver inks to preprint department, and ensure paste is being prepared to the specifications with minimal waste. Responsibilities Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards. Keep work area clean and organized, per standards. Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures. Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required. Safely execute daily job activities including, but not limited to, 1) complete pre‑shift truck inspections, 2) perform lockout/tagout for baler equipment, and 3) follow confined space procedure for entering baler pit area. Travel from machine to machine, taking finished product and stacking it on pallets in correct pattern. Put bags through shrink tunnel, if necessary, and stack off at the other end. Change plastic rolls for shrink tunnel. Deliver ink to presses, reading schedule, getting ink out of barrels or off shelves, and stocking machines per schedule. Remedy any minor issues with Strapper, Shrink Tunnel, Labeler, Robot, or Stretch Wrapper. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management. Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience. Entry‑level position. Basic PC knowledge. Ability to use hammers and socket wrenches. Must be able to operate forklift, attachments, and hoists. Basic reading, math, and communication skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 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. 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 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 a 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 Pactiv Evergreen Inc.