Lift Truck Associate

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an hourly Lift Truck Operator in Bridgeview, IL. You will move materials and finished goods in a high-volume production setting, ensuring accuracy and safety in all transfers while supporting SAP inventory tasks.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience, ability to stand for long periods, and willingness to work overtime. Join a team-focused environment with robust benefits and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with Pallet Jack is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move heavy loads with a pallet jack.
• Must be able to complete Material Order Forms.
• Need to read and interpret Job Dockets.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment.
• All transferring must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and in accordance with the established standard processes and procedures.
• All duties performed with focus on safety.
• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, and plant and company practices, procedures, policies, standard work practices, truck and railcar health and safety rules, including the attendance policy.
• Effectively perform all duties as outlined in the Operations Lift Truck Operator standard work.
• Effectively assist with operations on all EPS lines as assigned. Relieve operators for breaks.
• Perform Packers (Packing Associates) and Operator B (Operator Associates) duties as assigned (and as trained to do so).
• Fill in as Operator for breaks or as assigned. Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. Assist others in daily assignments.
• Ability to work within a team and build good relationships.
• Ensure that assignments are completed in a timely manner.
• Daily inspection of forklifts.
• Support SAP functions as related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• The job responsibilities in this position description are not all inclusive and it is understood other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Pallet Jack

Stand for long periods

Read Job Dockets

Teamwork

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Compensation: $22.44 to $23.69 an hour - paid weekly

Shift: Days 7:00am-7:00pm

Job Description

• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment.

• All transferring must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and in accordance with the established standard processes and procedures.

• All duties performed with focus on safety.

• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, and plant and company practices, procedures, policies, standard work practices, truck and railcar health and safety rules, including the attendance policy.

• Effectively perform all duties as outlined in the Operations Lift Truck Operator standard work.

• Effectively assist with operations on all EPS lines as assigned. Relieve operators for breaks.

• Perform Packers (Packing Associates) and Operator B (Operator Associates) duties as assigned (and as trained to do so).

• Fill in as Operator for breaks or as assigned. Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. Assist others in daily assignments.

• Ability to work within a team and build good relationships.

• Ensure that assignments are completed in a timely manner.

• Daily inspection of forklifts.

• Support SAP functions as related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI). Perform other tasks as required.

• The job responsibilities in this position description are not all inclusive and it is understood other duties may be assigned as needed.

Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

• Experience with Pallet Jack is preferred.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to move heavy loads with a pallet jack.

• Must be able to complete Material Order Forms.

• Need to read and interpret Job Dockets.

• 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.

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 [e-mail] .

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Job Locations US-IL-Bridgeview

ID 2026-36507

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly