Machine Operator

Novolex; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading packaging company as a Machine Operator in Chicago. You'll prepare machines for production, set up workstations, and maintain safety standards. This entry-level role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K)

Paid Weekly

Qualifications

• Experience with a strong mechanical background and aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for production by positioning and securing dies.
• Set up stations by receiving orders and gathering materials.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Background

Troubleshooting

Job description

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Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice, and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic, and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health, and industrial markets.

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.

How You'll Perform The Role

1. Prepare machines for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
2. Set up stations by receiving orders, gathering materials, and notifying material handlers for required materials.
3. Regulate machining by setting and adjusting controls.
4. Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
5. Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
6. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
7. Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures.

What We Need From You

• Experience with a strong mechanical background and aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.

Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance (including Telehealth), and other well-being resources.
• Paid weekly: $23.38-$28.40.
• Benefits start on the first of the month following sixty days of employment.
• Multiple medical coverage options, including union-provided HMO or PPO plans, and company-provided HSA.
• Dental coverage, FSA options, Life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, EAP, and 401(K).

Community Engagement

We support local communities through our Focused Giving Program, emphasizing sustainability initiatives and addressing food and hunger needs.

Training and Development

We offer ongoing opportunities for advancement, including skills development and courses through Novolex University.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing