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Machine Adjuster

Novolex


Job Location:

Elizabeth, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 25
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

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 39000 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

Machine Adjuster

Elizabeth NJ

Compensation Includes

  • Starting Pay Rate of $22 - $25/hour

Overview

Responsible for adjusting Merchandise Grocery or Sack paper bag machines and supervising Machine Operators and Utility persons.

Responsibilities

  • Assure all work performed is completed in a safe manner with all production crews following Safety/ Housekeeping Procedures
  • Work with Production Shift Supervisor and HR to direct Machine Operators and Utility persons to achieve the highest possible manufacturing performance
  • Assure Machine Operators are following all Quality/Inspection programs
  • Make Machine set-ups and order changeovers
  • Adjust and repair machines as needed
  • Complete daily production reporting
  • Monitor Production Crews work/break schedules
  • Request Disciplinary action
  • New Employee training

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Production experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Machine Operator manufacturing experience
  • Solid Mechanical aptitude is a must
  • Ability to review manufactured product and determine equipment adjustments required to achieve desired Quality and Production standards
  • Ability to provide clear instructions and clearly communicate in writing and verbally
  • Ability to perform basic math functions
  • Self-directed time management skills
  • Normal vision with regard to color
  • Bi-lingual is a plus
  • Should be familiar with unionized environment

Physical Requirements

  • Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Pulling; 2 hours
  • Pushing; 3 hours
  • Reaching above shoulders
  • Walking; 8 hours
  • Standing; 8 hours
  • Kneeling; 4 hours
  • Bending; 6 hours
  • Climbing;6 hours
  • Operation of forklift scissor lift or other vehicle
  • Visual ability
  • Ability to distinguish color.
  • Hearing ability
  • Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.
  • Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.
  • Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.
  • Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.
Company Benefits
What Youll 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 Companys application process should contact .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen


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Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the the food, retail, health and industrial markets. Our products offer superior performance, provide convenience, reduce waste and support ... View more

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