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Extrusion Machine Operator

Pactiv Evergreen
North Vernon, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Machine Operator position at Pactiv Evergreen?

Overview

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.

 

Extrusion Machine Operator | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN

 

  • Hourly wage starting at $17.75
  • Medical, dental and vision options

  • Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
  • Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
  • Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
  • Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
  • Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
  • Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and follow all JSA’s and safety procedures/policies
  • Safely and efficiently set-up and operate extrusion lines to produce high quality HDPE film
  • Operate extrusion lines in accordance with job safety analysis, standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and operator training to meet or exceed productivity requirements and minimize downtime and waste
  • Ensure that proper materials are being used in accordance with procedures
  • Monitor roll weights to ensure the correct gauge is maintained throughout the shift
  • Assure proper packaging and labeling of film
  • Complete daily production reporting

Qualifications

  • Must have experience with plastic extrusion processes 
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts
  • Work overtime as required
  • Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
  • Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
  • The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop
  • Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management

 

This job description is not designed as a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, at any time with or without notice, as the needs of the business dictate.

 

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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

 

Novolex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Novolex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  

 

Novolex is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. 

 

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

 

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