Machine Adjuster

Novolex•Alsip, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Adjuster provides production support throughout the shift, monitoring and maintaining two to three production lines. The role troubleshoots equipment and product-flow issues, supports machine setup and order changes, adjusts equipment for product and material changes, and coaches machine operators to promote consistent uptime and reduce downtime. It also supports preventive maintenance, performs rebuilds on reusable parts, submits production reports, and helps ensure safety, quality, GMP, and SQF requirements are followed. The Machine Adjuster monitors product quality through hourly samples and supports improvement strategies relating to safety, production output, and quality. Other duties, including food safety tasks, may be assigned by management. The position is based in Alsip, Illinois. Available schedules are day shifts from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. or night shifts from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Starting pay is $30 per hour, paid weekly, with an additional $1 per hour shift differential for night shift. A new-hire bonus is paid in three installments: $250 at 60 days, $250 at 90 days, and $250 at six months.

Requirements

Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Machine Operator training on-site as a Junior Machine Adjuster to move into the Adjuster Supervisor Role.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills in person and on the phone.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to complete routine reports and records and write clearly and concisely using good grammar and professional style.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Self-management, organization, and time-management skills.
Good eyesight and no colorblindness, to spot flaws in color comparison and print setup as bags or film come off the production line.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of food or corrugated packaging machine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide production support for the entire shift.
Monitor, maintain, and cover two to three production lines during the shift.
Troubleshoot and correct jams, misfeeds, timing issues, poor seals, and handling problems.
Support machine setup, order changes, and operations.
Coach and guide machine operators to maintain consistent uptime and eliminate downtime.
Support preventive maintenance with cross-functional teams.
Set up equipment for product, size, print, and material changes.
Adjust guides, rails, belts, sensors, timing, tension, and registration.
Rebuild reusable parts such as glue nozzles, splash guards, and drum finger assemblies.
Submit accurate production reports daily and in a timely manner.
Comply with and enforce safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE use, machine guarding, and LOTO.
Ensure adherence to quality practices and standards.
Follow and enforce GMP and SQF requirements.
Support and recommend improvement strategies relating to safety, production output, and quality.
Monitor production and ensure hourly samples are taken to inspect quality and identify defects and unnecessary waste.
Perform other duties assigned by management, including food safety duties.