Operator Associate I Position Available In Newton, Georgia

Operator Associate I
Job Locations
US-GA-Covington

ID 2025-27535

Category Operations Position Type Full Time Pay Type Hourly
Overview
Operator Associate I| Conversion Only| Covington, Ga.

Available Shift:

2nd Shift
12-hour
07:00 PM-07:00 AM
2-2-3 schedule

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Compensation:

Competitive starting pay range of $21.62-$22.72 per hour, paid weekly
Shift Differential $2.00

Pay:

Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications

Increases:

Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases

Bonuses:

Eligible for monthly bonuses based on plant productivity
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Benefits Include:

Eligible for benefits first of the month following the hire date
Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management, and msk health
Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Healthcare, dependent care
Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Employee well-being reward program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child and family care support program
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company-provided money immediately
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
Responsibilities
This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Summary:

This role oversees all packaging with essential duties that include inspecting, packing, stacking and wrapping pallets. In this role, you will ensure that all product meets quality standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but not limited to:
Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation, including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization
Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
Provide innovative solutions for production issues
Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
Completes appropriate end-of-shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills – written and verbal are required
Qualifications

Requirements:

Manual Dexterity
Excellent communication skills
Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
Hand/eye coordination
Analytical skills
Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
Knowledge of product quality standards
Principles of Thermoforming machines

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions:

Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands, and arms
Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
Must frequently be able to bend at the waist/ hips
Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Constantly required reaching away from the body and frequently reaching overhead
Ability to keep up with a machine conveyor line
Able to work in differing temperatures
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required
Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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.
Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.
The plant was built in 1967 and manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
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