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Company Overview Why Choose Us? 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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. 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. Job Description Hourly Rate - $21.11/hr Summary Palletizes finished good cases according to specifications and requirements. Operates case taper. Feeds blank WIP into blank-fed machines. Performs general clean up and assists with moving materials into, out of, and within the cup production area and warehouse. Responsible for upkeep and organization of their own work areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Palletizes finished cases, ensuring proper taping and stacking specifications and requirements are met. Supplies empty pallets to Padlocker using forklift. Feeds blank WIP into the blank-fed machines and feeds WIP into Roberts line carton former. Removes waste and recyclables from production area and places them into appropriate locations. Operates manual baler and auto-baler and removes bales. Operates case taper, changing tape, cleaning rollers, and clearing jams as required. Assists with general housekeeping in all production areas as assigned by supervisor. Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision. Requires training on forklift, box lifters, and Little David/Combi (automatic taper). Maintains forklift certification. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Experience Grade 12 or equivalent education. Mathematical Skills Grade 12 math. Mechanical Skills Requires sufficient knowledge of applicable machines to operate. May be required to clear jams, change tape, and remove bales in padlocker and baling equipment. Communication Skills Able to read, write, and speak English to receive instruction and communicate problems. Courtesy and tact required to respond to multiple requests for services. Able to communicate effectively and work well…