Production Line Technician & Machine Adjuster - Night/Day Shifts

Novolex; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $30/hour

Night shift differential $1/hour

New hire bonuses

Weekly pay

Job summary

Novolex in Alsip, IL is seeking a Machine Adjuster to support production on day and night shifts. The role involves monitoring 2–3 lines, troubleshooting jams, and assisting machine setup while maintaining safety and quality.

Starting pay is $30 per hour with a $1/hour night shift differential and a staged new hire bonus of $750. The position offers weekly pay and opportunities to advance within a fast-paced packaging operation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Machine Operator on-site as a Junior Machine Adjuster to move into Adjuster Supervisor Role
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• 2-5 years food/corrugated packaging machine experience preferred
• Effective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and records and write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Self managing with organization and time management skills
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for the entire duration of the shift
• Monitor/maintain and cover 2-3 production lines during shift
• Troubleshoot and correct jams, misfeeds, timing issues, poor seals, and handling problems
• Supports machine setup, order changes and operations
• Coach and guide machine operator functions for consistent uptime and elimate downtime
• Conducts preventative maintenance supports with cross functional teams
• Set up equipment for product, size, print, and material changes
• Adjust guides, rails, belts, sensors, timing, tension, and registration
• Perform rebuilds on reusable parts such as : Glue nozzles, splash guards drum finger assembly etc.
• Submit accurate production reports daily and in a timely manner
• Comply with and enforce all safety policies and procedures, i.e.: proper PPE usage, machine guarding, LOTO etc. are following strictly
• Ensure adherence to all quality practices and standards
• Follow and enforce all GMP's and SQF requirements
• Support and recommend improvement strategies relating to safety, production output, and quality
• Monitor product being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Job description

Novolex in Alsip, IL is seeking a Machine Adjuster to support production on day and night shifts. The role involves monitoring 2–3 lines, troubleshooting jams, and assisting machine setup while maintaining safety and quality.

Starting pay is $30 per hour with a $1/hour night shift differential and a staged new hire bonus of $750. The position offers weekly pay and opportunities to advance within a fast-paced packaging operation.