Packaging Associate

Packaging Associate

Now Hiring

Open Interviews: 9/15/2026 10am-2pm

2120 Westbelt Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43228

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate of $17.49 per hour
• Shift differential $1.00 for 3rd shift, $1.25 for 2nd shift.
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shifts:

1st-Monday-Friday, 7:50AM-4PM

2nd-Monday-Friday, 3:50PM-12AM

3rd - Sunday-Thursday, 11:50PM-8AM

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

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Summary:

Safely and effectively packs finished goods and prepares product for shipment.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support for the operations team by working safely to feed material into machines, inspect product for defects, and pack finished goods in the correct configuration.

• Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on various product sizes and packs items into the appropriate packaging.

• Makes minor machine adjustments to minimize interruptions and ensure quality product.

• Replaces adhesive tape in hand tapers and automatic sealing machinery.

• Ensures that any finished goods or work-in-progress identification labels are present and properly placed.

• Stacks finished product in the correct configuration, ready for transportation.

• Ensures good housekeeping and maintains a safe, clean, and tidy work area.

• Promptly informs supervisor of any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, or efficiencies.

• Follows all company-established rules, policies, and safety regulations.

• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team is essential.

• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required.

Company 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.