Inventory Control/Resin Handler

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.
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 Inventory Control/Resin Handler, under direct supervision, is responsible for successfully controlling resin inventory and moving materials throughout the facility operating a forklift, including unloading raw materials and moving finished products to designated area.
Will partner with Plant Manager to ensure material needed is available for production area.
Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Will control material for entire plant resin system Keeps track of railcars in/out and inventory in silos Updates railcar inventory in AX.
Receives all trucked in material such as, HM-10, color, etc.
Loads trucks with return material such as scrap Tracks receivers and forwards to VP of Procurement Will assist Plant Manager with monthly inventory Makes sure all resin is accounted for Keeps track of any return material Makes sure resin is used “first in/first out” Maintains and oversees all material handler equipment such as material pipes to line, silos and pumps.
Will unload materials from trucks and relocate finished products to designated area.
Works closely with Production Supervisor and Assistant Production Supervisor to coordinate with restocking of raw materials to each production line.
Will work behind production line to make sure product continually flows in the lines.
Will change materials for production line according to BOM.
Will maintain filters and ensure work area is kept clean.
Operate forklift safely.
Helps with overall troubleshooting on lines during a problem or issue.
conducts weekly fire pump tests, quarterly fire alarm tests and annual flow test for fire pump system.
Conducts weekly resin count and prepares reports in AX.
May perform other duties as assigned.
What We Need From You High school diploma required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, along with Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
3-5 years’ experience in a clerical position is required.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Must be highly sensitive to confidential information.
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: US03038