Palletizer Material Handler

Novolex • Woodridge, IL

20d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer Material Handler supports Novolex’s container printing operation at its Woodridge, Illinois facility. The role moves pallets and materials throughout the print operation, unloads boxes of raw materials, palletizes finished goods, and coordinates material changes with operators and team leads. Equipment includes pallet jacks, stationary clamp-style pallet lifts, and stretch wrappers. Other duties may be assigned to support manufacturing operations. Employees must follow safety and quality requirements. On-the-job training is provided and tracked, with opportunities for skills development and advancement.

The position works rotating 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, with day and night shift openings. The listed pay range is $21.21–$22.05.

Novolex offers medical, dental, and vision insurance and other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Benefits and programs may vary by work location. The company also provides training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, company and industry training, a tuition reimbursement program for non-union employees, and a learning management system.

Requirements

• Basic communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required.
• Respectful demeanor and positive attitude.
• Work safely and consistently, remain open to feedback and instructions, ask questions when tasks are unclear, and collaborate with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fast-paced manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a similar work environment.
• Experience working 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety policies, GMP requirements, and PPE standards; complete required safety training and attend monthly meetings.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses immediately, follow safe lifting procedures and forklift safety rules, and respond proactively to coworkers’ safety feedback.
• Keep emergency equipment, exits, and electrical panels accessible.
• Verify products and labels against pre-printed SAP documentation.
• Count materials and write quantities on labels to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Verify pallet build structure using PDF specification sheets.
• Operate pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, stationary pallet lifts, cardboard balers, and cup grinders.
• Move materials manually and with pallet jacks throughout production processes.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning as directed.
• Load, straighten, store, and inspect pallets; remove damaged pallets from service.
• Provide break relief to coworkers.
• Learn and perform other departmental roles and tasks, including packing, grinding, and baling cardboard.
• Work scheduled shifts and request absences in advance whenever possible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and company and industry training.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED