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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.

Quality Auditor|Woodridge, IL

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Starting Pay Rate: $22.17 per hour - Paid Weekly 

Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00pm to 7:00am

Novolex Career Advancement Opportunities:

• On-the-job Learning
• Certification Programs
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training Programs
• Leadership Development Programs
• Online Learning Opportunities

Quality Auditor - Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Adhere to Safety Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations
• Adhere to Novolex HR Policies and Procedures
• Proficient in plant product testing methods with the requirement to train QC Inspectors
• Proficient in evaluation, maintenance, and repairs of the testing equipment
• Evaluate test results and inspection reports, perform follow-ups with QC Inspectors and Operators   
• Report on relevant quality metrics, highlight trends and communicate to supervisors
• Ensure appropriate decisions are made regarding the quality characteristics of products, materials, and testing equipment
• Collect data related to internal product nonconformities including packaging materials. Communicate results with affected departments  
• Coordinate, perform, and lead inspections of suspect products in warehouses, including reporting results to Quality Manager
• Coordinates 3rd party product testing and customer sample requests
• Coach QC Inspectors and Operational team regarding Product Safety, GMP, 3rd party audits
• Active participation/ assistance during New Product Development trials
• Proficient in Maintenance Work Order entry
• Deliver product characteristics training for New Hire Employees
• Schedules, plans, and performs assigned and delegated tasks efficiently with minimal supervision
• Contribute to the plant Quality and Process improvement initiatives, including PEPS
• Active participation in Monthly GMP audits, trained as an Internal Auditor (various types of audits)

Education and Experience:      

• HS Diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience 3-5 years of experience in quality function within a manufacturing environment
• Good written, verbal, mathematical, basic metrology, and analytical skills
• Must be diligent, accurate, and comfortable using Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively
• Maintain the ability to work a flexible schedule across shifts to support various projects
• Bilingual Required - English and Spanish

#INDDist

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