Machine Operator - Thermoforming Operator

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Novolex in Franklin Park, IL seeks a Thermoforming Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate thermoforming equipment, perform quality checks, and support safety and training requirements across shifts.

The role requires 3 years of plastics processing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and good communication. We offer comprehensive benefits and a stable, growth-oriented environment at Novolex.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience operating plastics processing equipment (thermoforms).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and operate micrometers.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete all training required (procedures, equipment, safety).
• Basic operator PM and/or equipment cleaning.
• Perform visual inspection of products; identify attributes to quality in thermoform product.
• Willing to work other duties or tasks, as needed.
• Create shipping labels.
• Wrap palletized load.
• Lift and install roll shaft into roll.
• Use hoist to put roll onto unwind stand.
• Feed material through thermoformed and trim press.
• Make simple adjustments (heats, cycle time).
• Identify and fix jammed material in grinder and put line back into production.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Read micrometers

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Micrometer(s)

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

Thermoforming Machine Operator|Franklin Park, IL|Hiring Immediately

Compensation Includes:

• Starting rate of $21.85 - $27.60 per hour

Available Shift:

• 7am-7pm
• 7pm-7am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to complete all training required (procedures, equipment, safety)
• Basic operator PM and/or equipment cleaning
• Perform visual inspection of products; identify attributes to quality in thermoform product
• Willing to work other duties or tasks, as needed
• Create shipping labels
• Wrap palletized load
• Must be able to lift and install roll shaft into roll
• Must be able to use hoist to put roll onto unwind stand
• Must be able to feed material through thermoformed and trim press
• Must be able to make learn simple adjustments (Heats, cycle time)
• Must be able to identify and fix jammed material in grinder and put line back into production

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of manufacturing or related experience operating and/ or running plastics processing equipment (thermoforms)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Ability to read and operate micrometer(s)
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Proven track history of good attendance

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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, 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].