Injection Molding Line Operator & Troubleshooting Specialist
Keep the lines running—own quality, uptime, and training
Why you’ll want this role
- Pay: $21.85–$25.05 to start
- Growth: Annual and skill-based wage increases
- Bonus: Monthly incentive based on plant productivity
- Referral rewards: Add extra cash by referring great people
Schedule
Work a rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
Night Shift:
- 7:00pm – 7:00am
Benefits that support you
- Medical, Dental, Vision + Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
- Healthcare and Dependent Day Care FSAs
- Corporate discounts
Your impact
- Run multiple injection molding lines and associated packaging equipment
- Diagnose and resolve line issues quickly to minimize downtime
- Record production data accurately and on time
- Deliver on quality: perfect case audits, accurate docket information, ZR verification, and thorough visual inspections
- Coach and train newer operators on equipment operation and paperwork
What you’ll need to succeed
- 3+ years in manufacturing as an operator or maintenance tech; preferred: 1+ year in injection molding
- Manual dexterity, steady hand/eye coordination
- Strong communicator with attention to detail
- Analytical approach and basic troubleshooting ability
- Comfort using calculators to compute and document production metrics
- Working knowledge of measurement tools (e.g., level)
- Understanding of product quality standards
- Familiarity with principles of Thermoforming machines
About Novolex
Novolex (including Pactiv Evergreen) manufactures packaging for food, beverage, and specialty markets across foodservice, delivery, processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. We invest in R&D to advance sustainable products and operate a broad network across North America and Europe, including two state-of-the-art plastic film recycling centers. Explore more at .
Preferred background
- Injection Molding Experience
- Blow Molding Experience
Tools & tech
- Blow Molding Machine
Legal and compliance
*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 * [email protected] .
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.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.
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