Melt Operator at Novelis Corporation in Greensboro, Georgia

Job Description:

Position Overview



Assoc Remelt Operators ensure safe and environmentally sound operation, and achievement of targets related to quality and productivity. Incumbents employ Novelis' values in a manner that contributes to Teamwork, Caring, Excellence, Responsibility and Innovation. This position reports directly to the Melt Business Unit Leader and ultimately to the Operations Leader.


Assoc Remelt Operators work a 12-hour rotating schedule, with a paid 15 minute overlap of shifts to attend a pre-shift meeting. It is expected that Operations Technicians will work an amount of overtime that supports the business and their work team. Attendance at meetings is expected, and opportunities exist for participation on a variety of committees, focus groups and project teams.

Responsibilities & Qualifications



The following list includes primary responsibilities and is not meant to be all-inclusive.

• Actively participate in elements of Greensboro's safety system
• Ensure compliance to environmental requirements
• Perform material handling activities, mostly with a fork truck and bobcat
• Ensure mechanical properties by sampling, alloying and skimming
• Transfer molten metal to the Holders per production targets
• Manage weighbelt speeds to optimize throughput
• Manage dross to reduce waste and to meet shipping requirements
• Perform equipment inspections to ensure proper condition
• Keep all work areas clean and bright

This is a list of physical requirements, related to a person's ability to handle certain physical, mental, emotional demands.

• Work around molten metal
• Climb on/off fork truck several times a day
• Climb stairs occasionally
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Be able to work at temperatures < 50 degrees in the winter to >100 degrees in the summer

Candidates for this position must have a high school diploma or equivelant and some experience in industry or with heavy equipment operation. Candidates for this position must have demonstrated that they:

• Have a high level of concern for safety
• Work well with others

Location Profile



Novelis' Greensboro facility is located in Greensboro Georgia. With 140 employees it is the first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility in the company now responsible for pioneering a majority of Novelis' recycling technologies. Residents enjoy nearby Lake Oconee which includes a number of golf communities.


In addition Athens Georgia - home to the University of Georgia and hundreds of cultural and sporting events each year - is a short drive away. Novelis Greensboro actively promotes safety recycling and STEM education through several local community organizations and in 2018 the Boys and Girls Club named Novelis its Business Partner of the Year. 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. Apply Now