Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator NOVOLEX - Township of West Chester, OH $18 an hour Job Description: If you are an ambitious and detailed oriented individual with blown film extrusion experience, join the Heritage Team! Heritage Bag has an immediate opening for a Lead Operator/Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator. This individual will be responsible for efficient operation of multiple production lines manufacturing high quality polyethylene trash can liners. The company offers very competitive wage/benefit package. Responsibilities of a Lead Operator/Plastic Extrusion Machine Operatorinclude but are not limited to: * Runs, tunes and over sees operations of production lines. * Pulls and records scrap weight by line. * Maintains housekeeping in assigned area. * Breaks, changeovers and screen changes. * Works with production staff to ensure lines run without any issues. * Executes and enforces safety policies and procedures. * Audits production staff to ensure the quality of the product. * Communicates with maintenance staff about equipment Job Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED * 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics * Ability to motivate, develop, and direct subordinates as they work, identifying the best people for the job * Solid analytical and problem solving skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to give on the job training to new employees in compliance with safety policies * Strong arithmetic skills related to measuring and verifying dimensions in manufacturing * Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize duties * Basic Computer skills * Reliable personal means of transportation (own vehicle and have valid drivers license) Benefits: * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage * Competitive pay and Bonus potential * Paid Vacation * Company Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Account with Company Match * 8 Paid Holidays per Year * Direct Deposit * Casual Work Environment About the Company: Novolex is North Americas leader in packaging choice and sustainability. The leadership of Novolexs packaging brands sprouts from innovation, a diversity of products and markets, and a dedication to sustainability and quality. The family of historic Novolex brands includes Bagcraft® Packaging, Hilex Poly®, Fortune Plastics®, Duro Bag®, De Luxe® Packaging, Novolex Custom Film & Bag, International Converter®, General Packaging® Products, and Heritage Bag®. Each of the Novolex brands brings a unique sustainability and product story in plastic, paper, foil, recycling, or composting applications. The Novolex brands are unified by four common values: Manufacturing Innovation and Quality; Service; Packaging Choice; and Sustainability. Novolex is headquartered in Hartsville, SC and has 40 manufacturing facilities strategically located across North America, including the worlds largest closed loop plastic bag recycling plant located in Indiana. The company has over 6,000 employees in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Novolex focuses on customers within the retail, grocery, convenience store, deli, food service, hospitality, institutional, processor and industrial markets. The Novolex product portfolio and our engineered solutions are designed to meet customer packaging application needs in the areas of food contact, customer experience, resale items, checkout systems, can liners and packaging operations. The company rebranded under the name Novolex in November 2014. The change signifies a number of great companies coming together under a new name focused on delivering value to our customers, suppliers and employees through broader product categories and markets. Novolexs family of packaging brands creates value and synergies by covering the full spectrum of retailer and institutional companies packaging requirements. For more information on Novolex, visit our website at: www.novolex.com Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 /hour 22 hours ago - save job