Safety Associate Jobs in Kankakee, 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.

Maintenance Associate|Grant Park, IL|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Starting Pay Range: $31.62 to $39.63 - Paid Weekly
• $1.00 shift differential 

Available Shift:

• 11:00PM-7:00AM (Sunday-Thursday)

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have strong electrical background. PLC, (Allen Bradley preferred), VFD, 120 to 480 Low Voltage experience.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
• Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
• Follows all Company established rules and policies.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Analytical, problem solving, and strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical and PLC programming.
• Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
• 2 + years technician experience within Plastics industry.
• Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effective

• Rebuild formers; trim presses, gearboxes, fluid pumps and grinders.
• Perform material movement and facility utility piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair all thermoforming and support equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM’s on all thermoforming equipment.
• Perform light electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work off the maintenance management system.
• Maintain 5S program.
• Light welding repairs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Basic mechanical knowledge, two years’ maintenance experience preferred.
• Welding experience, ability to use measuring devices, forklift operator experience, and knowledge of pneumatics and vacuum. 
• Highly organized, problem solver, strong written and verbal communication skills, able to handle multiple tasks and strong sense of urgency.

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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.