Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Operations Technician - Aluminum Recycling Center

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing!

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, invites you to join our cutting-edge team in Guthrie, KY, as an Operations Technician specializing in aluminum recycling. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, where we transform scrap aluminum into high-quality ingots for the automotive and beverage can industries.

As an Operations Technician, you will collaborate with a skilled team to monitor and control production activities, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain rigorous quality standards. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to meet the growing demand for recycled aluminum while supporting the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

At Novelis, your expertise will help us build a greener future. You’ll be at the forefront of optimizing our recycling processes, ensuring that efficiency, safety, and sustainability are paramount in every operation. If you’re passionate about innovative recycling solutions and dedicated to making a tangible impact on the circular economy and reducing our environmental footprint, we want you on our team!

Normal Work Schedule

While shift schedules may vary, Operations Technicians on shift will work rotating 12-hour shifts that alternate between day and night shifts throughout the month.  Our current shift model is a 2-2-3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off and time off throughout the week, promoting a better work-life balance.  Paid overtime can be volunteered or scheduled as needed, depending on business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Being a Safety Champion: Work in a safe, timely, and professional manner, recognizing and mitigating safety risks, and ensuring everyone goes home safely every day.
• Drive Production Excellence: Monitor instrumentation and control devices and make crucial product and process decisions based on data analysis.
• Master Material Handling: Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to unload, move, stack, and load various materials.
• Fuel the Circular Economy: Transport essential raw materials like aluminum coils, ingots, and scrap within our facility, and expertly load/unload trucks and railcars carrying aluminum products and production consumables.
• Ensure Quality & Efficiency: Prepare and package finished aluminum products for shipment, maintain meticulous inventory records, and inspect products for defects, reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Maintain Peak Performance: Conduct assigned preventative maintenance tasks and monitor/maintain equipment and tools to ensure optimal working condition.
• Innovate & Improve: Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and share your fresh ideas.
  Collaborate & Grow: Work alongside a skilled team, learn and grow in a supportive environment, and even mentor other Operators and material handlers.
• Communicating with Impact: Use email effectively to communicate across departments and locations, and engage in open, honest, and respectful feedback.
• Uphold Our Values: Live and champion the Novelis Cultural Beliefs, maintaining a safe and organized work environment by adhering to all HSE standards, regulations, and protocols.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• An associate's degree in a technical field is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of work history/experience.
• A proven foundation and substantial value for safety.
• A desire to work in and actively participate in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of software applications and email.
• Preferred: Experience operating mobile equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, and end loaders.
• Ability to work overtime as required for business demands

Functional Capacity Requirements:

• Working in heat >80° and cold < 60°
• Lifting to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, sometimes in close quarters.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Must meet minimum overhead crane/mobile equipment operation requirements, including annual physical and vision exams.

• All candidates must complete the company’s pre-employment process, which includes but is not limited to:
• A post-offer physical examination
• Pulmonary function testing (as applicable to job duties and required PPE)
• Background screening
• Drug screening
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these requirements

Discover Guthrie, Kentucky – A Place to Call Home!

Our state-of-the-art greenfield site is situated in the picturesque rolling hills of Southwestern Kentucky, right along the Tennessee border. Guthrie has a rich history as a vital transportation hub since the 1820s, thanks to its central location near major cities. As the town of Guthrie proudly states, it’s “a place where friends are always welcome—a place in this beautiful Commonwealth we are proud to call home.”

Novelis is excited to be part of the Guthrie community, building a future where aluminum is recycled for the next generation of cars, trucks, SUVs, and beverage cans.

Apply today and be a part of Novelis's sustainable future!

Novelis’ Guthrie facility is located in Guthrie Kentucky approximately 30 minutes from the Tennessee state line near Clarksville Tennessee and Hopkinsville Kentucky. As Novelis’ newest facility Guthrie will house a heat treatment and pretreatment line that will serve the North American automotive market and employ 125 residents. In addition to hunting fishing and hiking residents enjoy the Guthrie Transportation Museum which is the hub of the city’s renewal efforts. The Guthrie team enjoys partnerships with Hopkinsville Community College Todd County High School Guthrie Fire Department and several local Rotary Clubs.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. . Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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