Department Trainer

novolex· Operations
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📍 Temple, TX, 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

Department Trainer | Now Hiring | Temple, TX

 

Compensation:

 

  • Pay rate starting at $29.54-$31.78 per hour

Available Shifts:

  • 3:30pm-12:00pm - shift premium $1.00 per hour
  • 11:30pm-8:00am - shift premium $1.25 per hour

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

  • 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

 

 

Job Overview:  The purpose of this positon is to provide training for newly hired temporary and full-time employees. This position also provides on-going job progression training for current employees. Tasks include, but are not limited to Critical and General Safety Rules/Guidelines, Basic Operation of Packaging Equipment, Line, Changeover Operations, Proper Response to Upset Conditions, Line Start-up, Routine Process Adjustments, etc.  

 

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must be a certified Operator Specialist I or have minimum of five years operator experience.
  • Must be physically able to perform the essential job duties: stand approximately 12 hours per shift, lift 26-36 pounds on a frequent basis, and work in an un-air-conditioned environment
  • Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety rules and standard operating procedures.
  • Will coordinate and oversee the execution and follow through of the operator training packets
  • Must be able to identify training opportunities and create resolutions
  • Must be able to communicate across different levels of management
  • Individual must be able to multi task and work unsupervised
  • Required to attend daily, weekly and quarterly meetings as necessary
  • Must be able to lead by example
  • May be required to review existing SOP’s for accuracy
  • Assist with Orientation and Onboarding as needed
  • Works overtime as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

  • Must be a Certified Operator Associate or have minimum of five years operator experience.
  • Familiar with Outlook and Microsoft Office
  • Type 30+ WPM

 

 ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, good organization skills and a passion to teach.
  • Must be able to work well and effectively with others.
  • Maintains excellent safety record.

 

 

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.

 

 

Responsibilities

Department Trainer | Now Hiring | Temple, TX

 
Compensation:
 
- Pay rate starting at $29.54-$31.78 per hour
Available Shifts:
- 3:30pm-12:00pm - shift premium $1.00 per hour
- 11:30pm-8:00am - shift premium $1.25 per hour
TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:
- 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
 
 
Job Overview:  The purpose of this positon is to provide training for newly hired temporary and full-time employees. This position also provides on-going job progression training for current employees. Tasks include, but are not limited to Critical and General Safety Rules/Guidelines, Basic Operation of Packaging Equipment, Line, Changeover Operations, Proper Response to Upset Conditions, Line Start-up, Routine Process Adjustments, etc.  
 
 
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be a certified Operator Specialist I or have minimum of five years operator experience.
- Must be physically able to perform the essential job duties: stand approximately 12 hours per shift, lift 26-36 pounds on a frequent basis, and work in an un-air-conditioned environment
- Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety rules and standard operating procedures.
- Will coordinate and oversee the execution and follow through of the operator training packets
- Must be able to identify training opportunities and create resolutions
- Must be able to communicate across different levels of management
- Individual must be able to multi task and work unsupervised
- Required to attend daily, weekly and quarterly meetings as necessary
- Must be able to lead by example
- May be required to review existing SOP’s for accuracy
- Assist with Orientation and Onboarding as needed
- Works overtime as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
 
ESSENTIAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
- Must be a Certified Operator Associate or have minimum of five years operator experience.
- Familiar with Outlook and Microsoft Office
- Type 30+ WPM
 
 ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, good organization skills and a passion to teach.
- Must be able to work well and effectively with others.
- Maintains excellent safety record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Department Trainer position at novolex located?
This Department Trainer role at novolex is based in Temple, TX, 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 Department Trainer role at novolex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Department Trainer role in the Operations department at novolex.
Which team or department does the Department Trainer at novolex belong to?
This Department Trainer position is part of the Operations department at novolex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Department Trainer job at novolex posted?
This Department Trainer position at novolex was posted on May 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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