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Extrusion Operator

Novolex
Connersville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
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

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Extrusion Operator|Connersville, IN|HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Compensation

  • Starting rate of $23.25 an hour and up (additional $1 per hour as shift differential for nights)

Available Shifts

  • Day Shift
    • 6:45am - 7:00pm
  • Night Shift
    • 6:45pm - 7:00am
Text To Apply Number

  • 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Inputting the appropriate parameters to maximize efficiency of the extruder.
  • Responsible for following the assigned production schedule.
  • Responsible for keeping the area(s) and machine(s) clean and free of debris.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting the extruder system for zone temperatures, vacuum, melt filtration, extruder speed and pelletizing parameters, pellet output quality and rate, and refresher system operation.
  • Responsible for the filing of work requests for repairs or preventive maintenance.
  • Responsible for conducting melt filter screen changes to include the cleaning of all parts involved. By utilization of brass brushes and an incinerator oven followed by water pressure cleaning or sand blasting.
  • Coordinate with Quality Associate (QA) to maintain product quality and avoid off-spec cross-contamination in the silos.
  • Participate and support, for every employee, a safe work environment by following all facility safety and compliance policies and procedures.
  • Participate and support, for every employee, and visitor; the adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum of 6 months-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic understanding of Safety procedures
  • Critical decision-making ability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability and the ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
  • Must be able to complete the following physical requirements
    • Sitting, standing, walking
    • Lifting and carrying: 0-49 lbs.
    • Pushing pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling
    • Reaching, grasping, repetitive motions
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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 .

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