Novolex Hiring for Bag Machine Operator TOR at Toronto, ON Full Time

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.

Novolex’s De Luxe Packaging brand, has over 70 years of experience. Our mission is to provide our current customer base and future customers a diverse range of paper and non-paper product lines and capabilities. De Luxe’s products currently have a strong foothold in foodservice, dairy, confectionery, industrial and medical packaging. Our advanced paper conversion capability includes waxing, foil, lamination, pinch bottom bags and industrial packaging. Additionally, our non-paper manufacturing and converting capabilities include multi-layer laminations; composite coating; lamination; and unsupported aluminum foil processing and other capabilities.

Steady 12 hour Night Shift – Continental Schedule

Overtime is available

Training provided

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.

How You’ll Perform the Role

Set-up, run and make adjustments to the machine as needed

Operate bag machine at the prescribed production rate

Read and understand the work order instructions

Load and unload rolls of paper onto machine

Assemble boxes and affix labels on them

Package and/or shrink wrap bundles of paper into boxes (repetitive bending motion)

Load boxes (up to 50 lbs) onto pallet

The operator is responsible for using all necessary safety equipment and following all safety-related tasks

Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately in a timely manner

Observe all policies: GMP, food security (SQF) and any other company guidelines and regulations.

Follow the master cleaning schedule, sanitation, and hygiene procedures including daily superficial cleaning

Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units

What We Need From You

Must be able to distinguish the different colors and have good colour judgement.

Previous experience as a machine operator is an asset but training is provided

Reliable attendance

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Basic math skills

Ability to read a measuring tape

Team player with multi-tasking abilities

Good communication skills in English (verbal and written)

Able to work steady night shift on a 12 hour continental schedule but is flexible

At De Luxe, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. De Luxe offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of our recruitment process. If you are in need of accommodation during our recruitment process, please specify in your job application.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 (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.

Job Reference: CA00088