Material Handler Lead

Company Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, 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.

• Minimum 2-3 years prior forklift experience
• Logistics warehouse leadership experience

• Pay Range $26.71 – $28.59 per hour—paid weekly

This position will be cross‑functional to the Bridgeview location as the business need dictates.

Days 7 AM – 7 PM on a 2‑2‑3 schedule.

Summary:

Safely and effectively lead shift materials team to ensure product flow is effectively distributed throughout the plant and local distribution centers.

• Direct the work assignments of a team of lift‑truck operators and carrier drivers.
• Drive a culture of safe work practices.
• Encourage a team‑oriented environment.
• Execute standard work to ensure production materials are replenished and continuous operations are maintained.
• Effectively communicate daily priorities through daily meetings, one‑on‑one engagements, tier meetings, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all departments on warehouse operations.
• Perform daily audits (safety, warehouse, forklifts, line inventories, etc.).
• Provide supervisory support as needed.
• Provide forklift training for new hires and re‑certifications as needed.
• Support the inventory team as needed.
• Support the receipt of railcar/bulk truck material.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

• Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience required.
• WMS software experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational, math and problem‑solving skills.
• Must pass LTO training and testing.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement, from skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses available through My Learning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through a tuition reimbursement program, and a learning management system that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels.

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

Novolex was formerly known as Pactiv Evergreen.