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.

Shields**®**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 paid Benefits

• Company matched RRSP plan

• Hourly rate starting at $24.28 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

Under the direction of the Supervisor and designated shift Lead Hands, the Converting Bag Machine Set-up is knowledgeable in the quality of the product required, machine efficiency, run time utilization, safety and housekeeping and is capable to perform a complete changeover on any piece of equipment.

• Complete changeover on any piece of bag making equipment

• Must be capable to set up all attachments onto bag machine

• Make adjustments to produce bag to customer specifications

• Weighs and disposes and reports the scrap generated by bag machines or quality checks such as misprint.

• Tags any rolls on hold for inspection and subsequent disposition

• Moves completed finished goods to staging area in warehouse

• Responsible for area housekeeping, cleans machine, perforations, bags, roll stock and packaging materials around the machine and common areas

• Performs QC checks on all machines running

What We Need From You

Must be able to work rotating 12 hour continental shifts.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada

• Minimum 2-3 years prior work experience in a flexographic printing environment is an asset.

• Knowledge of Converting Bag Machine Operation is an asset

• Possess leadership skills

• Excellent mechanical and technical aptitude

• Good basic math skills

• Good verbal and written command of English

• Troubleshooting skills

• Capable of working independently and as a team

• Reliable attendance

• Work overtime as required.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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: CA00480