Extrusion-Thermoforming Machine Operator AM

Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator in Bedford Park. This role involves operating and maintaining thermoforming lines, ensuring quality requirements are met, and training new employees. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including medical coverage and a robust employee assistance program, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive and innovative environment. Join a team committed to sustainability and community engagement, making a positive impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

Medical coverage options

401(K) with company match

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lines to ensure minimal downtime.
• Trains newer employees in line operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator | Bedford Park | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Do you have experience working in Extrusion, Thermoforming, Injection Molding, or any form of Plastic Machine Operator? We want you on our TEAM!!!

Available Shifts: 7AM-7PM

Compensation:

• Paying up to $25.05 an hour
• Paid Weekly
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Extrusion Machine Operator Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains multiple thermoforming lines, with ability to run all lines/packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lines to ensure minimal down time.
• Ensures production records are maintained in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Ensures quality requirements are met including perfect case audit, docket info, ZR verification, visual inspection.
• Trains newer employees in line operation and paperwork.

Qualifactions:

• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to stand on your feet and work for an entire 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to climb stairs and work in an environment with high temperatures.
• May be required to obtain forklift certification

Qualifications

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Located 16 miles south west of Chicago, Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

The plant was built in 1987, manufactures portion cups lids, coffee lids, and cold cup lids, and has approximately 250 employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.