Union Material Handler Jobs in Addison, 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.

Infeed Material Operator|Franklin Park, IL|HIRING NOW|

Compensation:

• Starting rate of $20.87 - $25.00 (based on experience) per hour plus shift differential 

Available Shift:

• Night Shift
  • 7:00pm - 7:00am 

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Summary: Services flow of material to extruders for processing by performing the following duties:

• Responsible for operating and troubleshooting all material blending systems.
• Responsible for cleaning all material system filters, socks and canisters.
• Responsible for monitoring regrind usage, assisting with grinding scrap sheet, and making adjustments based on departmental goals.
• Responsible for maintaining material flow to all machines within assigned area.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Identify and properly label all materials placed into gaylords for later use.
• Maintain material hoses; replace when necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping of all blender mezzanines, silo room, compressor area, and back aisle up to the railroad tracks.
• Clean silo access rooms.
• Write work orders for items in need of repair.
• Communicate with following shift and operators.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work 30' off the ground.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs occasionally as job demands.
• Must be able to work standing or walking in a hot environment for 12 hours with appropriate breaks.

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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.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen