Job Information
Novolex Baler Material Handler in Kinston, North Carolina
Company Overview
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
Baler Material Handler
Kinston, NC
Compensation Includes
- Starting Pay Rate of $21.53/hour depending on experience - paid weekly
Responsibilities
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move WIP, raw materials, finished goods, and recyclable materials
Supply empty pallets, stage corrugate and manage roll storage for production areas
Perform daily forklift inspections and complete the weekly checklist
Load and unload trailers, verifying receipts, load sheets, and other necessary paperwork
Inspect outgoing loads to ensure proper wrapping, labeling, and pallet condition
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records using SAP and RF scanners
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including sweeping, dusting, and trash removal
Assist in baling scrap materials, tagging loads, and preparing them for shipment
Perform duties assigned to support shipping, receiving, and production areas
Maintain compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training for authorized personnel
Qualifications
Forklift certification required, including successful completion of medical assessment and training
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift to 50 lbs
Functional English communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic math skills for counting, addition, and subtraction
Experience with SAP, RF scanners, and Microsoft Office preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Job Locations US-NC-Kinston
ID 2026-33710
Category Manufacturing
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Hourly