Operator Associate I

novolex· Operations
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📍 Hazle Township, PA, USFULL TIME

About this role

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

 

Machine Operator| HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Hazleton, PA APPLY ONLINE!

 

Compensation:

  • Pay starts at $25.94 
    • Paid weekly!
    • Shift differential
  • Ability to move up and grow within the company!
  • Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Available shifts: 6:30PM-6:30AM 2-2-3 Shedule - Shifts may change based on business needs

                                     

Training Provided

As a Machine Operator you will be trained to:• Maintain a safe, clean and friendly work environment• Perform quality measurements following SPC guidelines• Interpret data and make necessary machine adjustments within the process control limitations• Operate and adjust machines within processIdentify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery

• Generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes

• Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine up time.

• Other duties as necessary

Steel-toed or composite shoes are required

 

Qualifications:

Basic computer skills

• We will provide training, tools and safety related items

 

ADA – Essential Functions:

Must be able to:• Work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods• Climb• Ambulate independently

• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifts up to 75 lbs. All lifts over 75 lbs require 2-person lift or mechanical assistance

 

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Company Benefits

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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

 

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

 

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Responsibilities

Machine Operator| HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Hazleton, PA APPLY ONLINE!
 
Compensation:
- Pay starts at $25.94 
- Paid weekly!
- Shift differential

- Ability to move up and grow within the company!
- Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
Available shifts: 6:30PM-6:30AM 2-2-3 Shedule - Shifts may change based on business needs
                                     
Training Provided
As a Machine Operator you will be trained to:
• Maintain a safe, clean and friendly work environment
• Perform quality measurements following SPC guidelines
• Interpret data and make necessary machine adjustments within the process control limitations
• Operate and adjust machines within processIdentify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery
• Generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
• Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine up time.
• Other duties as necessary
• Steel-toed or composite shoes are required
 
Qualifications:
Basic computer skills
• We will provide training, tools and safety related items
 
ADA – Essential Functions:
Must be able to:
• Work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Ambulate independently
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifts up to 75 lbs. All lifts over 75 lbs require 2-person lift or mechanical assistance
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Operator Associate I position at novolex?
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Where is the Operator Associate I position at novolex located?
This Operator Associate I role at novolex is based in Hazle Township, PA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Operator Associate I role at novolex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Operator Associate I role in the Operations department at novolex.
Which team or department does the Operator Associate I at novolex belong to?
This Operator Associate I position is part of the Operations department at novolex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Operator Associate I position at novolex?
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When was the Operator Associate I job at novolex posted?
This Operator Associate I position at novolex was posted on May 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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