**Overview** **Operator Associate II (RDP Extrusion-3rd Shift) | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | Temple TX** Available shifts: 3rd Shift **Starting Pay Rate:** Starting rate $20.50+/hour (depending on experience) **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision + Prescription drug coverage + 401K with a company match + New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) + Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts + Corporate discounts **Responsibilities** • Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization. • Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. • Provide innovative solutions for production issues • Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel. • Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities. • Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects. • Follow all safety guidelines and wear PPE. • Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required. **Qualifications** **Qualifications:** + Candidate should have 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the plastics industry. + Must have High School diploma or equivalent. + Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential + Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential + Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed **Pactiv Evergreen** is now a part of Novolex. **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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com . _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_ _hrcompliance@novolex.com_ _._ Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. **Job Locations** _US-TX-Temple_ **ID** _2025-27952_ **Category** _Operations_ **Position Type** _Full Time_ **Pay Type** _Hourly_