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

Principal Job Duties

Thermofoming Machine operator

Rate: $18.50/hr

- Operate the assigned thermoforming machine/s at the prescribed production rate
- Start and stop thermoforming machines safely at the beginning and end of production
- Pick up product / piles and pack into boxes. Lift boxes and place on skid
- Remove scrap plastic from the machine and place into designated containers
- Erect, seal and palletize packaging material according to the prescribed pallet pattern
- Enter appropriate codes on the control screen for different types of downtime and errors
- Identify and troubleshoot minor machine/operation issues like product jams, sticking in hot plate etc.
- Alert relevant personnel including Cell Leaders, Cell Lead Operators etc. on a timely basis regarding any production, safety, and quality issues
- Diligently perform all prescribed quality checks and closely follow product specs, packaging specs, and quality guidelines mentioned in each work order, one-point-lesson and picture specs.
- Pack the correct number of parts (as per work order) in the box




- Perform efficient and safe roll changes and follow prescribed machine start-up procedure after each roll change and scan the material tag into the data collection system.
- Ensure that appropriate supplies (Material rolls and packing material) are maintained at the machine as per work order
- Provide relief breaks to other operators as and when required
- Generate and scan product labels as required and fill up the traceability documents.
- Ensure that the appropriate skid type (as mentioned in the work order) is being used
- Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required
- Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately in a timely manner
- Follow the master cleaning schedule, sanitation, and hygiene procedures including daily superficial cleaning
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units
- Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company
- Any other duties as assigned by the Management

Job Requirements

- Team player with multi-tasking abilities
- Good communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Must pass Numerical / Comprehension test

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Advantages

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

📌 Machine Operator (Brampton)
🏢 Novolex
📍 Brampton