Production Associate

Novolex•St. Charles, IL

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Off Bearer operates a zone of press machines consistently at or above standard levels, considering waste, efficiency, and utilization. The role involves identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting machine-related problems through appropriate adjustments, and providing solutions to production problems. The position is based in St. Charles, Illinois, and is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Compensation is $20.53 to $25.66 per hour, with a $1.00 second-shift differential.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to consistently pile down handfuls of blanks weighing 10 to 20 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend to stack blanks on pallets and stand while performing essential duties.
Ability to occasionally lift and handle cutting dies and counter plates weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance from other press crew members.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry 5-gallon ink pails weighing 10 to 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally assist in lifting cylinders weighing up to 150 pounds using a mechanical hoist.
Ability to occasionally assist in lifting press rollers and stripper shells weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment where noise levels are consistently above 85 decibels, with dust from the paper-converting process, near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks, and with potentially elevated ambient temperature and humidity during summer months.

Responsibilities

Pick up the required lanes of cut and printed blanks from the press delivery table.
Jog blanks and inspect them for cutting or printing defects; notify the operator when defects are present.
Stack blanks on a pallet to the required height.
Wrap full pallets with stretch wrap and place a completed load tag on each pallet.
Move full pallets of blanks to the material-handling staging area using a manual or electric pallet jack.
Assist with press make-ready tasks, such as pulling cylinders, washing pumps, and changing gears.
Understand how each section of the press operates.
Perform blade changes properly.
Assist with machine maintenance and cleaning.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.