Packaging Specialist

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex in Bridgeview, IL seeks a Packer to support Thermoforming and Safety with daily training and execution. Starting pay is $19.61 per hour, with 7:00am–7:00pm and 7:00pm–7:00am shifts, paid weekly. Responsibilities include PPE compliance, line training, paperwork review, packaging inspections, palletizing, and operation of automation equipment.

English is required; Spanish helpful. Previous fast-paced manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• English required; Spanish helpful.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE such as safety glasses, vest, toe protection, gloves, and hairnets.
• Assist with on-the-line training for packers.
• Review training docs (SPLs and SOPs).
• Inspect packaging products and materials.
• Palletize boxes per packaging configuration specifications.
• Operate grinder pull roll speed dials and hoist controllers.
• Load boxes into automation equipment like Aagards.
• Understand and demonstrate automation equipment alert systems.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.
• Assist Operators during start ups and coordinate daily tasks.
• Ensure area is clean and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Punctuality

Problem solving

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

Do you have experience working in Manufacturing, Packing Products off Conveyor lines, Mechanical Aptitude, Working with Plastic molding??? If so, WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!

Packer Compensation:

• Starting rate $19.61 an hour - paid weekly

Packer available day and night shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm/7:00pm-7:00am

Summary: Safely and effectively assists the Thermoforming, and Safety Departments with the implementation, preparation, training and executing tasks requested by the machine operator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following:

• Clear understanding of the importance to wear proper PPE such as Safety glasses. Vest, Safety toe, task required gloves, hairnets.
• Assist with “On the line” training for packers
• Review and understand training docs such as SPLs and SOPs
• Thoroughly inspect packaging products and materials utilizing standard documentation.
• Palletize boxes according to packaging configuration specifications.
• Operate grinder pull roll speed dials and hoist controllers.
• Load boxes accurately into the automation equipment such as Aagards.
• Understand and demonstrate automation equipment alert systems
• Follows all Company established rules and policies
• Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Assist Operators during start ups and coordinating and executing daily tasks.
• Ensures housekeeping in area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean, and tidy
• Other duties may be assigned

Competencies: Approachability, problem solving, time management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, judgement, motivations, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovatio

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred; Ability to work with others effectively as part of a team is essential.
• Language Skills: English; Spanish helpful
• Mathematical Skills: Basic
• Computer Skills: Basic
• Physical Demand: Standing, walking. May be required to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, carry, reach or lift up to 50lbs routinely
• Work Environment: Manufacturing environment, which is loud, humid, extreme heat (depending on season) dusty, fumes

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].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen