• Operator Associate I

    Pactiv Evergreen (Mineral Wells, WV)


    Overview

     

    Extrusion Operator Associate I|** HIRING IMMEDIATELY **|Mineral Wells, WV

     

    _Available Shift_

     

    6:00pm-6:00am

    NIGHT SHIFT

    2x2x3 schedule

     

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    Compensation:

    + Starting pay rate from **$16.80/hour-Paid Weekly plus $1 shift differential!**

    + Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

    + Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

    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

     

    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.

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

    + Tapes end of extruded article to reel spindle and starts machine that winds material onto revolving spindle.

    + Measures extruded article with measuring wheel and cuts it to specified length, using a knife.

    + Removes roll from spindle with a forklift and weighs roll on scale. Records length and weight on shipping tag.

    + Saws scrap tubes and rods into lengths for grinding in hammer mill.

    + May mix thermoplastic materials, according to formula, for feeding extrusion machine.

    + Set up extrusion machine by inputting information into a computer console, set roll gaps to precise sizes, and ensures quality control is production grade.

    + Monitor all extrusion machines to ensure that all working parts are in alignment.

    + Troubleshoots all areas and working parts of the extrusion machine.

    + Installs dies, mandrels, containers, heating coils, press tools, extrusion heads, and run out bridging in press, using hand tools.

    + Regulates rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.

    + Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.

    + Housekeeping daily.

    + Other duties may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    + Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

    + Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in **Extrusion** .

    + Must be able to accurately input all formulas and recipes into a computer console.

    + Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to other departments to meet production goals.

    **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 .

    **Job Locations** _US-WV-Mineral Wells_

    **ID** _2025-27977_

    **Category** _Operations_

    **Position Type** _Full Time_

    **Pay Type** _Hourly_