Company 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.

Job Description:

Machine Operator

• Cartons Department St. Charles Compensation Includes Pay Range $21.95/hr
• $27.44/hr + $1.50/hr shift differential for the 3rd shift Available Shift 3rd: 11:00pm
• 7:00am, Mon-Fri Overview The Cartons Machine Operator position is responsible for consistently operates a zone of forming machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, 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 problems. Responsibilities Performs minor repairs during production Performs daily and weekly machine maintenance Conducts quality checks at regular intervals. Takes corrective action to fix defects identified Make appropriate adjustments or repairs to ensure that the quality of the cartons meets specifications and that the machines operate properly Assist Operators in troubleshooting complex problems on their machines Communicates with the operator from the previous and following shifts to review any problems experienced on the machines throughout the department Communicates with supervisor to determine priorities for the day and identify any change overs or other special directions related to the department Communicates production information to crew members Performs purge procedures when changing to a new product and completes the required checklists Covers breaks for feeders and packers in zone Supplies the correct corrugate, bags and other supplies matching the job jacket, ensuring components are available for packers Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities Reads and understands job jackets. Uses information to ensure machine is set up and production is running according to specification Completes quality paperwork and hour by hour Follows LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures Maintains a clean and orderly work area Properly adjusts machine settings to follow Standard Line Conditions Perform other duties as assigned Enters daily production data on PC and adjustments that were made to the machines Qualifications 2 years related experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree Demonstrated problem solving skills Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls The employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members Required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors 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 The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels Able to work with dust from paper converting process The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks Ambient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months #

INDQSR Company Benefits:

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 (Non-Union), 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. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen