Production Associate

Novolex; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 28,282 - 35,349; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex in St. Charles, IL is seeking an Off Bearer responsible for operating press machines while ensuring efficiency and quality. This role includes problem-solving, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with machine operations. Ideal candidates have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $20.53/hr - $25.66/hr, with a shift differential for 2nd shift work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick up required lanes of cut and printed blanks.
• Inspect blanks for defects and notify the operator.
• Stack blanks on pallets to the required height.
• Wrap full pallets with stretch wrap.
• Assist with machine maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Off Bearer

St. Charles, IL

Compensation Includes

• Pay Range: $20.53/hr - $25.66/hr + $1.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift

Available Shift

• 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday thru Friday

Overview

The Off Bearer is responsible for consistently operating a zone of press machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production problems.

Responsibilities

• Picks up the required lanes of cut and printed blanks from the press delivery table
• Jog Blanks and inspects for cutting or printing defects. Notifies operator when defects are present
• Stack blanks on a pallet to the required height
• Wraps full pallet with stretch wrap and places completed load tag on the pallet
• Moves full pallets of blanks with manual pallet jack or electric pallet jack to material handling staging area
• Assists with Make Ready on the press such as pulling cylinders, washing pumps, and changing gears
• Understands how each section of the press operates
• Perform blade changes properly
• Assist with Machine maintenance and cleaning
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Ability to pile down handful of blanks weighting between 10 and 20 pounds on a consistent basis
• Frequent bending to stack blanks on pallets
• Required to stand while performing essential duties of the job
• Lift and handle cutting dies and counter plates weighing up to 200 pounds with the assistance of other members of the press crew on an occasional basis
• Lift and carry 5-gallon ink pails weighing 10 to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Assists in lifting cylinders weighing up to 150 pounds using mechanical hoist on an occasional basis
• Assist in lifting press rollers and stripper shells weighing up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate
• Ability to work in a team environment
• The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels
• Able to work with dust from paper converting process
• The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks
• Ambient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months

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.

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].