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Machine Operator (Thermoforming)

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
Bridgeview, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Do you have experience working as a Thermoforming or Extrusion Operator??? If so WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!

Thermoforming Machine Operator , HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL

Compensation:

  • Pay range is $24.11 to $26.33 - paid weekly (additional $1 per hour as shift differential)

Machine Operator available Night Shifts 7PM - 7AM

As a Thermoforming Machine Operator You Will:

  • Safely and effectively operates thermoforming and extrusion equipment to produce quality product
  • Troubleshoots line issues with minimal assistance
  • Maintains run efficiencies for the line and product type
  • Ensures quality of products on line and completes all of the necessary paperwork associated with running the line in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assists in production start ups and shutdowns
  • Trains future technicians in both technical duties and good working practices
  • Communicates daily with shift management to target problem areas and devise action plans
  • Follows all Company established rules and policies
  • Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
  • Ensures housekeeping in area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean and tidy

We are looking for prior experience as an Extrusion Operator, Thermoforming Operator, and/or Plastics Machine Operator!

Qualifications:

  • Candidate should have 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the plastics industry.
  • Must have Thermoforming experience, plastics extrusion preferred.
  • Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential
  • Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential
  • Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed

Qualifications

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .

Salary : $24 - $26

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