Extrusion-Thermoforming Machine Operator Days-Nights

NovolexBedford Park, IL
Onsite

About The Position

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. The company provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Novolex is looking for an Extrusion Thermoforming Machine Operator to join their team, emphasizing packaging innovation and career opportunity.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • May be required to obtain forklift certification

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines, with ability to run all lines/packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs lines to ensure minimal down time.
  • Ensures production records are maintained in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Ensures quality requirements are met including perfect case audit, docket info, ZR verification, visual inspection.
  • Trains newer employees in line operation and paperwork.

Benefits

  • comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
  • a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
  • constant opportunities for advancement
  • skills development to advanced education programs
  • training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
  • company and industry training curricula
  • support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
  • a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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