Machine Adjuster

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

Machine Adjuster

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $ 25 - $27 /hour

Available Shift

• 10:45pm - 7:15pm

Overview

Responsible for adjusting Merchandise, Grocery or Sack paper bag machines, and supervising Machine Operators and Utility persons.

Responsibilities

• Assure all work performed is completed in a safe manner with all production crews following Safety/ Housekeeping Procedures

• Work with Production Shift Supervisor and HR to direct Machine Operators, and Utility persons to achieve the highest possible manufacturing performance

• Assure Machine Operators are following all Quality/Inspection programs

• Make Machine set-ups and order changeovers

• Adjust and repair machines as needed

• Complete daily production reporting

• Monitor Production Crews work/break schedules

• Request Disciplinary action

• New Employee training

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED

• Production experience in a manufacturing environment

• Machine Operator manufacturing experience

• Solid Mechanical aptitude is a must

• Ability to review manufactured product and determine equipment adjustments required to achieve desired Quality and Production standards

• Ability to provide clear instructionsandclearly communicate in writing and verbally

• Ability to perform basic math functions

• Self-directed time management skills

• Normal vision with regard to color

• Bi-lingual is a plus

• Should be familiar with unionized environment

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

• Operation of forklift, scissor lift, or other vehicle

• 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

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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Job Locations US-NJ-Elizabeth

ID 2026-36552

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly