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Novolex

Assistant Machine Operator

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$21.57 - $26.97/hr

Assistant Cup Machine Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range $21.57/hr - $26.97 ... Sweeps floor and maintains housekeeping throughout the shift * Help cover Packers for breaks as ...

Novolex

Assistant Machine Operator

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$21.57 - $26.97/hr

Assistant Cup Machine Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range $21.57/hr - $26.97 ... Sweeps floor and maintains housekeeping throughout the shift * Help cover Packers for breaks as ...

Novolex

Assistant Machine Operator

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$21.57 - $26.97/hr

Assistant Cup Machine Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range $21.57/hr - $26.97 ... Sweeps floor and maintains housekeeping throughout the shift * Help cover Packers for breaks as ...

Novolex

Assistant Machine Operator

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$21.57 - $26.97/hr

Assistant Cup Machine Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range $21.57/hr - $26.97 ... Sweeps floor and maintains housekeeping throughout the shift * Help cover Packers for breaks as ...

Alliance Workforce

Forklift Operator

Joliet, IL

$21/hr

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including sweeping as needed. * Wear all company ... Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a stand - up forklift or reach truck. * Ability to lift ...

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How much do sweeper operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for sweeper operator in Chicago, IL is $21.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $25.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sweeper operator?

Sweeper Operators are professionals responsible for operating street sweeping machines or other equipment to clean streets, parking lots, construction sites, and other outdoor areas. Their main duties include removing debris, leaves, and litter to maintain clean and safe environments. Sweeper Operators often work for municipalities, private contractors, or cleaning companies, and may perform basic maintenance on their equipment. Attention to safety and adherence to local environmental regulations are important aspects of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sweeper operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sweeper Operator, you need a valid driver's license, knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance, and an understanding of safety regulations. Familiarity with street sweeping machinery, hydraulic systems, and GPS routing devices is often required. Attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of equipment, keeping public spaces clean and minimizing disruptions.

What are some typical challenges faced by a sweeper operator and how can they be managed?

Sweeper Operators often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, navigating busy streets or industrial sites, and ensuring the machinery is maintained for optimal performance. Effective communication with team members, attention to safety protocols, and routine equipment checks are essential for managing these challenges. Many operators find that staying organized and proactive about machine maintenance helps minimize downtime and ensures efficient operations.

What is the difference between Sweeper Operator vs Road Maintenance Worker?

AspectSweeper OperatorRoad Maintenance Worker
CredentialsDriver's license, equipment operation certificationsDriver's license, basic construction or maintenance certifications
Work EnvironmentUrban streets, parking lots, industrial sitesRoadways, highways, construction zones
Employer & IndustryMunicipalities, private contractors, transportation companiesPublic works departments, construction firms, municipalities

While both roles involve outdoor equipment operation, Sweeper Operators primarily focus on cleaning streets and parking areas using specialized sweepers, whereas Road Maintenance Workers handle broader tasks like repairing roads, installing signage, and maintaining infrastructure. The roles often overlap in urban settings, but their core responsibilities and certifications differ.

Sweeper Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Sweeper Operator job openings in Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,653 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Assistant Machine Operator

Saint Charles, IL • On-site

Novolex
Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$21.57 - $26.97/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 20 days ago

Novolex rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Overview
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.
Job Description
Assistant Cup Machine Operator
St. Charles, IL
Compensation Includes
  • Pay Range $21.57/hr - $26.97/hr + $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift

Available Shift
  • 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday

Overview
Assistant Cup Operator position is responsible to Feeds WIP Blanks to cup machines and assist Cup Operator in all phases of operation of the cup machines. Directly responsible for machine startups, shutdowns, clearing jams, making bottom stock splices, filling oil reservoirs, emptying scrap bins, sweeping, cleaning floors, and making minor machine adjustments. This position is in the line of progression to move up to an Operator.
Responsibilities
  • Maintains operation of feed bed by consistently feeding WIP on the conveyors
  • Able to feed 5-7 conveyors continuously
  • Checks quality of WIP consistently and sorts out bad WIP. Notifies Operator of wrinkled stock, excessive offset or haze, ink spots, misregister, or excessive scrap. Recognizes all applicable defects and reports these to the Cup Operator
  • Knows how to properly start and stop machines and clears jams
  • Reads and understands job jackets to ensure correct materials are being used and ready for each job
  • Ensures that the oil reservoirs are filled
  • Makes bottom stock splices and inspects cups after splice is made
  • Knows how manually web the bottom stock
  • Knows where standards are located and follows the standards
  • Empties scrap bins
  • Sweeps floor and maintains housekeeping throughout the shift
  • Help cover Packers for breaks as necessary
  • Knowledge of appropriate lockout/tag out procedures as necessary
  • Is responsible for using safety interlock system and keys
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Spotting for scissor lift operation
  • Help train new assistants

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree
  • 1 years related experience
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills

Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
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.
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