Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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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.

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The Molder Trainee operates and adjusts injection molding machines normally with a Molder being present to maintain operating efficiencies and quality standards. The Molder Trainee is also responsible for the safety, process control, some maintenance work, quality, regrind, housekeeping and the proper use of the MDT40 units within their work cell.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Start and stop injection machines, robots and peripheral product handling equipment. Clean, grease and check oil levels of machines and mold faces. Cycle machines to maintain quality and efficiencies. Troubleshoot and repair material handling system. Report any mold or machine deficiency (Maintenance Work Order System). Maintain and update daily all required documentation including Daily Checklists. Ensure proper reuse of rejects by completing all grinding by shift end. Check and fill color concentrates and set up and maintain color concentrates. Check and fill regrind bins and perform on-line grinding. Check machines running material from gaylords and keep full as needed. Check and fill gaylords on machines. Set up for color changes. Clean and maintain secondary equipment where required. Maintain proper let downs of color concentrate. Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management. Other tasks as needed or as assigned. \n Eligibility to work in the United States. Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen. Provide weekend work coverage and work overtime as needed. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop. Must be able to walk, bend, climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds. \n

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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