• Operator Associate II (Foam Extrusion)

    Pactiv Evergreen (Temple, TX)


    Overview

     

    HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Temple TX

     

    Operator Associate II (FOAM Extrusion)

     

    Available shifts: 8a-8p (Day Shift)

    Operator Compensation:

    + Starting rate $20-$22/hour (based on experience)

    Benefits:

    + Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date

    + Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options

    + Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health

    + Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options

    + Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

    + Healthcare, dependent care

    + Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs

    + Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options

    + Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

    + Employee well-being reward program

    + Employee assistance program (EAP)

    + Child and family care support program

    + Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program

    + Employee discount program

    + 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

    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 .

     

    128 miles south of Dallas, and 170 miles northwest of Houston, Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas. As of 2019, the city has a population of 78,439 according to a US census estimate, making it the second largest of Bell County's three principal cities after Killeen.

     

    **Pactiv Evergreen** is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

     

    All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

     

    Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

     

    **Job Locations** _US-TX-Temple_

    **ID** _2025-27596_

    **Category** _Operations_

    **Position Type** _Full Time_

    **Pay Type** _Hourly_