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Job Title


Industrial Machine Adjuster


Company : Novolex


Location : Elizabeth, NJ


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 CommitmentThe 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.Industrial Machine AdjusterElizabeth, NJCompensation IncludesStarting Pay Rate of $22 - 25/hour OverviewResponsible for monitoring shopping, merchandise, grocery or sack lines, supervising Machine Operators (Collator Tenders), and Utility persons.ResponsibilitiesServe as first line supervisor for Machine Operators, and Utility personsAssign employees to production lines and make sure all machines are running on schedule and at production speedMonitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary wasteAssist in machine changeovers/order changes and ensure they are completed in a timely mannerClean and repair machines as neededMake sure work in area is done in a safe manner and employees are following all safety procedures, i.e. PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.Submit accurate production reports daily and timelyMake sure employees take breaks, and schedule relief as neededEvaluate employees’ performances, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans and making sure that recurring problems are brought to the attention of Shift Supervisor or Department ManagerTrain new employees or assign them to others to trainKeep workers supplied with necessary materialsMake sure employees keep their work areas cleanRefer employees to Human Resources for complaints and/or first step grievances or other issues as they ariseDistribute paychecks to subordinatesOther miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safetyRequirementsHigh School diploma or GED5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment2-5+ years Machine Operator experiencePhysical RequirementsLifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.Pulling; 2 hoursPushing; 3 hoursReaching above shouldersWalking; 8 hoursStanding; 8 hoursKneeling; 4 hoursBending; 6 hoursClimbing;6 hoursVisual abilityAbility to distinguish colorHearing abilityReduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled contentSets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenshipCreates meaningful benefits for the environment and the communityFacilitates environmental action by retailers and the community#INDQSRWhat You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith 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 EngagementAt 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 DevelopmentWe 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 Evergreen