Novolex
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This role ensures efficient press setup, consistent print quality, and smooth workflow during each job.
Company Overview
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.
Assistant Printer Operator
Franklin, OH
Starting Pay Rate of $20.83/hour
Available Shift
2nd: 3pm - 11pm
Overview
The Printer Helper supports press operations by preparing materials, mounting plates, mixing ink, cleaning components, and assisting the Press Operator and Shift Lead throughout production. This role ensures efficient press setup, consistent print quality, and smooth workflow during each job.
Support the Shift Lead and Press Operator during make‑ready and daily press operations
Stage all materials, rolls, and ink required for upcoming jobs
Inspect, clean, and handle plates, sleeves, mandrels, and anilox rolls
Mount plates accurately using work orders, job jackets, print cards, and Mylar
Maintain organized plate storage and perform minor plate‑mounter maintenance
Mix and dispense ink to customer specifications and maintain proper pH/viscosity
Replace ink totes/drums and complete all required SAP and dispenser documentation
Operate the Flexo‑Wash anilox cleaning unit and safely handle cleaning chemicals
Review end‑of‑roll samples for print quality and report issues immediately
Unload, wrap, band, label, and store finished rolls; cut cores as needed
Other duties as assigned
High School Diploma or GED
Team‑oriented with a positive, “can‑do” attitude
Basic mechanical and math skills; able to pass print/math test
Ability to work in hot environments and around inks/lubricants
Physically capable of prolonged standing and full‑range movement (bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching)
Meets vision requirements including close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth perception
Able to lift up to 75 lbs. and move drums up to 550 lbs. using approved equipment
Capable of loading/unloading sleeves, including heavier two‑person lifts
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Ability to read and understand English
Flexible schedule, including potential overtime, weekend work, or call‑ins based on production needs
Company 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
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