At Home Packing Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL (NOW HIRING)

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.

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.

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Competitive pay rate:  $22.12-$23.76 an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)

Lead Packer available shift 7:00PM-7:00AM - 2-2-3 Schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Directing of personnel to distribute daily work assignments

Oversee the packing team to ensure efficient workflow, monitor productivity, line assignments, and delegate tasks to meet production targets.

Oversee that all plastic lids are inspected for defects, correct sizing, and compliance with quality standards before packing.

Oversee the proper packing of lids into cartons or other packaging materials, ensuring they are sealed and labeled correctly for shipment.

Keep track of packing materials such as boxes, tape, labels, and other supplies, and coordinate with the warehouse or purchasing team to ensure adequate stock.

Train new team members on packing procedures, safety protocols, and use of equipment. Provide ongoing coaching to improve team performance.

Operate and perform basic troubleshooting on packing equipment such as sealers, labelers, and conveyors. Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and coordinate any required maintenance.

Ensure that packing operations comply with health and safety regulations, including safe lifting techniques, machine operation protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Coordinate with the shipping department to ensure that packed lids are correctly organized and staged for shipment, matching shipping documentation.

Identify opportunities to streamline packing processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity.

Complete all paperwork pertaining to the job, completely and accurately.

Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Monitor and direct the activities of temporary employees in the course of their daily activities.

Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Candidate should have 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing organization in a team lead role.

Prior packing experience.

Basic PC Knowledge including MS Office application and Lotus Notes.

Must be able to work any specified shift, including weekends and holidays.

Must gave good communication skills both oral and written and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Must be able to read, print and interpret SAP reports and packaging specification.

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.

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.

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen