Machine Operator Associate

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.

Job Overview

Operator Associate|Frankfort, Illinois|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• $19.73 to $ 22.04 an hour
• Sign On Bonus $1,000.00

Available Shifts:

• 7 :00 pm - 7:00 am *$2.00 Shift differential

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
• Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
• Provide innovative solutions for production issues
• Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
• Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required
• Operate in a safe manner extrusion equipment in our manufacturing/production environment.

Qualifications:

• Manual Dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Extrusion machines

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, highly preferred
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required

Physical Demand/Effort:

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift
• Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job
• Job requires high level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles

Pay: $19.73 - $22.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22