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Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$24.64 - $32.17/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Saint Charles, IL

$24.64 - $32.17/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Saint Charles, IL

$24.64 - $32.17/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Saint Charles, IL

$24.64 - $32.17/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator St. Charles, IL Compensation Includes * Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Kinston, NC · On-site

$18.76 - $22.44/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator Kinston, NC Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18.76 - 22.44 ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Kinston, NC · On-site

$18.76 - $22.44/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator Kinston, NC Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18.76 - 22.44 ...

Novolex

Assistant Press Operator

Kinston, NC · On-site

$18.76 - $22.44/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Assistant Press Operator Kinston, NC Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18.76 - 22.44 ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Tempe, AZ

The Assistant Press Operator will assists Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$21 - $30.15/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Tempe, AZ · On-site

The Assistant Press Operator will assists Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$21 - $30.15/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$21 - $30.15/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$21 - $30.15/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

RR Donnelley

Assistant Press Operator

Greensboro, NC

$20 - $28/hr

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes: * Inserting packing sheets on plate ...

Adecco

Assistant Press Operator

Macedon, NY

$19 - $21.50/hr

Join the team at Adecco as an Assistant Press Operator in Macedon, NY! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the manufacturing and printing industry with a reputable local client.

Adecco

Assistant Press Operator

Macedon, NY

$19 - $21.50/hr

Join the team at Adecco as an Assistant Press Operator in Macedon, NY! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the manufacturing and printing industry with a reputable local client.

Adecco

Assistant Press Operator

Macedon, NY

$19 - $21.50/hr

Join the team at Adecco as an Assistant Press Operator in Macedon, NY! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the manufacturing and printing industry with a reputable local client.

Novolex

Press Operator

Raleigh, NC

$31.40 - $36.89/hr

Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin ... Lead and support Assistant Operators and Production Associates. * Maintain accurate production ...

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Do workers at Novolex get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
86% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Does Novolex pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

At Novolex, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Novolex affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Novolex?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Novolex worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Novolex workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Novolex workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do Novolex managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Novolex spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Novolex good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
53% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Novolex?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Novolex?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Novolex?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Novolex’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
93% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Novolex is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
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Assistant Press Operator

Novolex

Saint Charles, IL • On-site

$24.64 - $32.17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 26 days ago

Novolex rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

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 Press Operator
St. Charles, IL
Compensation Includes
  • Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr + $1.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift &$1.50 shift differential for 3rd shift

Available Shift
  • 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday
  • 3rd: 11:0 pm - 7:00 am, Monday - Friday

Overview
Assistant Press Operator position is responsible for consistently operating a zone of press machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency, and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production problems.
Responsibilities
  • Reads and understands job jacket to ensure production is running according to specification
  • Performs machine make-ready to set it up to run proper production
  • Performs quality checks according to established procedures to ensure all Quality Standards (Color matches and Registration) are being met
  • Troubleshoots defects and other elements of the process as needed
  • Records and maintains data related to downtime, including amount of time, reason for downtime, and actions to correct problem
  • Assists operator with shift documentation and quality control checklists
  • Enters daily production data on PC located at Press and adjustments to press that are controlled by computer
  • Performs machine trouble shooting and makes adjustments to correct quality or efficiency problems related to machine, set up, or mechanical defect
  • Set web path per job and color rotation
  • Assist with print set up during start-up
  • Keeps all waste and scrap within company guidelines
  • Fills out all pre-make ready and make ready checklist
  • Ensures correct inks are in place and are changed out when necessary
  • Assist in removal of W.I.P pallets from press
  • Creates load tags for finished pallets
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Complete LOTO
  • Assist in training of new employees

Qualifications
  • 2 years printing experience
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Ability to use hand tools to remove, install, and adjust parts of machine
  • Previous experience working in an assistant or press operator/pressman position is preferred
  • Previous working Flexo or Gravure presses is preferred

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk
  • Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls
  • The employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members
  • Required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
  • Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels
  • Able to work with dust from paper converting process
  • The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks
  • Ambient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months

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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