Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Direct Plastics is part of the Shields® business unit and is one of the leading North American producers of flexible packaging, with substantial capabilities in blown-film extrusion, printing, bag making and other converting processes. Our expanded capabilities include custom film and bag, multilayer extrusion, high definition flexographic print, lamination, high barrier bags for foods and sauces, mail and courier bags, reclosable zipper, hot fill and chill packaging, bakery and tortilla packaging, ice bags, roll stock and stretch hooder products.
- $500.00 Retention Bonus
- Company Benefits
- On-going Training
- Rate of Pay starting at $20.91 per hour
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
The Press Utility Associate will take direction from the Lead Hand/Press Operator assisting in producing a quality product. Provides assistance to the operators of both presses doing many various tasks. This position has the expectation of learning and performing the duties of the Press Associate over time.
Responsible for department housekeeping duties which includes:
- Assist Operators and Associates with the operation and associated tasks on both presses
- Clean pumps, blade chambers, and anilox rollers
- Keep all inspection records, and other required documentation up-to-date
- Staging of film and/or removing finished material from press and slitter area as required.
- Filing of completed dockets in storage area when required
- Filing of signed and completed colour cards in the ink room office as required
- Monitor supplies for the press area and inform Supervisor of any supplies needed.
- Support the Slitter Operators with pre-cut cores as time permits
- Provide assistance to the Press Operators during vacations and absences.
- Expected to learn and perform the duties of the Press Associate.
- Understand internal documentation i.e. SIS, Job specifications etc.,
- Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
- Adhere to all Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any non-conformities
- Other duties as assigned.
What We Need From You
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Experience in flexible packaging printing is an asset.
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work a rotating 12 hour Continental shift
- Work overtime as required
- Must work as a team player and show initiative in learning new tasks. Always approach any job in a healthy and safe manner
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
- Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Job Reference: CA00502
