Hand Packing Jobs in Chicago, 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.

Packer 

St. Charles, IL

Compensation

• Pay Range $19.32 - 20.91/hr + $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift & $1.50 shift differential for 3rd shift

Available Shifts

• 2nd: 3:00 pm- 11 pm, Monday  - Friday
• 3rd: 11:00 pm - 7am , Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Packer provides support for the operations team by working safely to feed material into machines in our manufacturing environment, inspect product for defects and pack finished goods in correct configuration
• Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on various product sizes and packs into the appropriate packaging
• Packer makes minor machine adjustments to minimize interruptions and ensure quality product
• Replacement of adhesive tape in hand tapers and automatic sealing machinery
• Ensure that any finished goods or work in progress identification labels are present and placed in the correct position
• Stacks finished product in correct configuration, ready for transportation
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping, and that area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy
• Promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies
• Follows all Company established rules and policies; Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment, is highly preferred
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required

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