**Overview** Grinding Room Operator **| Hiring Immediately|** Conyers, GA **Pactiv Evergreen, where Your Career Finds Its Perfect Package!** **Compensation:** + **Competitive starting pay range** of$18.12-$21.32 per hour, paid weekly + **Pay:** Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications + **Increases:** Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases + **Bonuses:** Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity + Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family **Available Shift:** + 1st Shift + 12 Hours + 07:00 AM-07:00 PM + 2/2/3 **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision + Prescription drug coverage + 401K with a company match + New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) + Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts + Corporate discounts **Text to Apply PTVE @ 97211** **Responsibilities** **JOB SUMMARY** : This role oversees all shift activity in the grinding room. In this role, you will operate all grinders, forklift truck, and department equipment. **Responsibilites** + Operates grinders (i.e. hand and pedestal) to remove excess flashing in a safe manner by inspecting grinder for proper adjustment, cracks or chips in the wheel and overall working condition. + Demonstrate the ability to recognize the different grades of materials; Ensure that regrind is not mixed or contaminated. + Properly identify and tag all boxes of regrind. + Complete appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities. + Inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects. + Assemble, load, and/or unload materials to designated area using appropriate equipment including forklift, clamp lift, barcode readers and safety equipment + Troubleshoots work related problems by trying to determine the source of the problem. + Performs minor maintenance on the grinders (replacing wheels and bits). + Observe all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines. **Qualifications** **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Qualified candidates’ will have 1-year experience in a fast-paced production environment with some mechanical knowledge of industrial systems. + Successful completion of the lift truck/forklift certification program + Minimum of 2 years lift truck/clamp truck experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment preferred + Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required. + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. + Must be able to stand on your feet and work for an entire 12-hour shift. **Pactiv Evergreen** is now a part of Novolex. **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 www.novolex.com . _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_ _hrcompliance@novolex.com_ _._ 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. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. **Job Locations** _US-GA-Conyers_ **ID** _2025-27873_ **Category** _Operations_ **Position Type** _Full Time_ **Pay Type** _Hourly_