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.

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 TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

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.

While working in a safe, effective manner, always keeping quality in mind, working in a cooperative team environment to feed, remove and package Burrows Paper Corporation products. Supervise and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost reduction goals for all shift employees, as well as other aspects of their job. Ensure that all employees are properly trained and equipped to perform their jobs to achieve and exceed Company goals and objectives.

Essential Job Duties

• Understand, administer, and enforce all corporate and plant safety and compliance rules to employees under direct supervision
• Utilize lockout/tagout as required and ensure employees are following all procedures as specified. Ensure guarding is always in place
• Monitor and ensure employees have a safe work environment
• Reinforce PPE policies, requiring all employees to wear steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc
• Ensure entire production area is kept clean and organized during shift, in accordance with 6S standards
• Ensure that all employees have received safety training, under the direction of the Compliance Manager
• Monitor and ensure that all employees on assigned shift are following all applicable food safety policies and procedures
• Continually monitor all aspects of quality of bags and bales, ensuring all corporate and plant management quality procedures are followed, thus improving quality and meeting waste standards
• Meet or exceed production goals for shift set by management
• Supervise job performance of employees on assigned shift, making sure their work runs on schedule and meets company standards for safety, quality, production, and waste
• Make sure machines are properly lubricated and adjusted correctly to maintain optimal machines speeds and are manned as necessary
• Assign employees to other machines if breakdowns occur, and repair and adjust as necessary
• Follow priority schedule to ensure it is met to maintain customer satisfaction
• Enter daily production and downtime records into the computer
• Continually monitor all waste in assigned area, making sure it meets plant management waste standards and goals
• Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
• Understand labor agreement and company policies and procedures and hold employees on shift accountable according to the guidelines set forth in the agreement and by management
• Communicate with Human Resources to eliminate turnover issues
• Verify payroll hours for shift. Ensure and manage overtime to keep costs to a minimum. Handle Kronos system approvals and corrections
• Answer employee inquiries concerning issues such as vacation time approval or current attendance point status
• Administer corrective actions based on employee attendance per labor agreement
• Evaluate employee performances, with input from Adjuster Supervisors, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action. Make sure problems are brought to the attention of the Production Manager
• Train shift employees on all standards, and discipline as necessary, working with Human Resources
• Make decisions based on retraining and retention, along with Production Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Compliance Manager, with input from Adjuster Supervisors
• Attempt to answer first step grievances, with involvement from Human Resources
• Coordinate employee breaks and meal periods to ensure they are taken per requirements and not abused
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost goals set forth by management
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Principal Accountabilities

• Follow all Company rules and guidelines
• Avoid unsafe practices or carelessness. Follow all Company safety rules and policies
• Follow all safety rules specific to each machine in the Forming Department
• Train New Employees that are assigned to you by your supervisor. You will be responsible for their wellbeing and safety during their training period
• Complete Training documents in a timely manner
• Cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors
• Minimize waste continuously while meeting production standards
• Achieve quality product while maintaining production standards

• H.S. diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have at least 2-year experience in Manufacturing
• Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude
• Computer skills: MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to multitask and manage high workflow
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to motivate, coach, and train new employees
• Works well independently or in a team environment
• Works well with little or no supervision
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees and management staff
• Must possess basic math and computer skills,
• Must possess the ability to solve problems
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold temperatures)
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
• Must have basic trouble shooting abilities
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend English
• Due to fluctuating production levels, may be asked to work beyond normal scheduled work hours or less than normal scheduled work hours

Work Environment

The employee occasionally is exposed to fumes or other airborne particles and vibration.

Noise levels in the work environment is usually in the range of 85 decibels.

Employee will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis.

**The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.