2 Material Handler jobs in Connersville

Job Description

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.

Material Handler - Bales/Waste (LTO) - HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Connersville, IN - All Shifts

• Hourly wage starting at $22.25 (additional $ per hour as shift differential for nights)
• 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!

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.

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.

How You'll Perform the Role…

• Responsible for the receipt of all finished products.
• Safely operate all material handling equipment including forklifts and/or pallet movers.
• Support the materials handling process for production related materials.
• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse.
• Develop, revise, and review documentation for all materials related activities.
• Weighs pallets and scrap when applicable.
• Shrink wrap finished products and setup floor warehouse pickup.
• Examines finished pallets before pickup and distribute materials.

What We Need From You…

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• The commitment tostay safeand to continue tolearn and develop.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

Physical Requirements (must be able to meet with or without accommodation):

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Lifting and carrying: 0-49 lbs.
• Pushing pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling
• Reaching, grasping, repetitive motions

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

Connersville is a city inFayette County, Indiana, United States, 66 miles (106km) east by southeast ofIndianapolis. The population was 13,324 at the2020 census. The city is thecounty seatof and the only incorporated town in the county.

The city is in the center of a large rural area of east central Indiana; the nearest significant city isRichmond, 26 miles (42km) to the northeast by road. Connersville is home to Fayette county's only high school. The local economy relies on manufacturing, retail, and healthcare to sustain itself.

**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.

You should be proficient in:

• Skid Steer Operation
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Distribution Experience
• Forklift Licensed
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills

Salary info:

$22.25 - 23.25 / hr