Extrusion Team Lead

Novolex•Franklin Park, IL

7d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Extrusion Team Lead - HIRING NOW - Franklin Park, IL. Are you experienced in Thermoforming as a Machine Operator and have experience leading others? If you are looking for that next step up to lead a team a pply now for your next new exciting career opportunity. Compensation: $21.98 - $35.00 per hour plus shift differential Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Hours: Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00am 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 Why Choose Us? 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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. 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. 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 [email protected] .

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
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.
Must be able to climb stairs and work in an environment with high temperatures.
M ay be required to obtain forklift certification
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Ensure compliance with GMP’s, Safety and Quality Procedures and keep Productivity Standards.
Perform tooling changes (set ups) on dies and restart extruder in an efficient and safe manner.
Produce parts in the medium difficulty range with little help that meet quality specifications at or above specified rates.
Develop speed and accuracy in machine tear down and set up.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Assign employees to work stations at start and during the shift.
Check controls on equipment relating to vacuums, heat, pressures, timing, water flow, etc.
Responsible for ensuring individual and team accountability, participation, and involvement.
Proactively and effectively administers job performance / job behavior based coaching, counseling as appropriate and necessary.
Provide timely performance feedback to Managers
Complete safety and production paperwork as required
Perform other related duties as required or directed
Responsible for extrusion machine and staff throughout his / her shift
Set up extrusion machine by inputting information into a computer console, set roll gaps to precise sizes, and ensures quality control is production grade.
Other duties may be assigned