Press Associate

**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.

Direct Plastics is part of the** Shields**® **business unit and is one of the leading North American producers of flexible packaging, with substantial capabilities in blown-film extrusion, printing, bag making and other converting processes. Our expanded capabilities include custom film and bag, multilayer extrusion, high definition flexographic print, lamination, high barrier bags for foods and sauces, mail and courier bags, reclosable zipper, hot fill and chill packaging, bakery and tortilla packaging, ice bags, roll stock and stretch hooder products.
- $500.00 Retention Bonus
- Company Benefits
- On-going Training

**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.

**How You'll Perform the Role**
The Press Associate will take direction from the Lead Hand/Press Operator assisting in producing a quality product. The Associate/Helper ultimately provides assistance to the operator doing many tasks and through this process will gain the technical knowledge to progress to the position of Press Operator.
- Assist the Press Operator with operation of the printing press
- Assist with wash up of press after each run
- Read and verify line orders/dockets.
- Set up machinery and ensure all materials are readily available.
- Effectively monitor production equipment.
- Complete daily production paperwork.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations.

**What We Need From You**
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Experience in flexible packaging printing is an asset.
- Reliable attendance
- **Ability to work a rotating 12 hour Continental shift**:

- Work overtime as required
- Must work as a team player and show initiative in learning new tasks. Always approach any job in a healthy and safe manner
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- The commitment to **stay safe** and to continue to **learn and develop.**:

- Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

**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 (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.

Job Reference: CA00182