Infeed Material Operator

Job Description

Infeed Material Operator/Extruder Operator Helper - HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Bridgeview, IL

• Pay range is $21.39 to $22.72 an hour – paid weekly

Available shifts: 2-2-3 Rotational Shift: Nights 7pm to 7am

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 and making adjustments based on departmental goals.
• Responsible for maintaining material flow to all machines within your area of responsibility.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Identify and properly label all materials put into gaylords for later use.
• Maintain material hoses; replacing 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.

• 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 within the organization.
• Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs occasionally as job demands.
• Must have ability to work standing or walking, in a hot environment, for 12 hours with appropriate breaks.

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.

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