Machine Operator

Machine Operator | Grant Park, IL | Hiring Immediately

Starting Pay Rate

• $19.37 per hour

Available Shifts

• Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Monday-Friday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

This position reports to the Shift Supervisor. The position is responsible for monitoring and assisting in the operation and maintenance of production lines to ensure the efficient and continuous flow of product through the line.

• Set up and change over plastic rolls on each line to ensure continuous operation and minimal downtime.
• Diagnose machine problems.
• Make minor repairs or adjustments to machine and/or process.
• Notify supervisor and mechanic if major problems result in excessive scrap and/or downtime.
• Keep accurate shift production records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist packers as needed.
• Obtain skills to move through the Operator Skills Development program.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• QC/A and traceability management – ensure date codes for all items are verified hourly during required QC audits, verify First Part Approval Work Order (WO) numbers are correct on carton labels.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

• Lock out/tag out experience.
• Knowledge of machine operation or mechanical skills.
• Reading, writing, and computation skills normally acquired through completion of high school or GED program.

• Manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, ability to stand for extended periods of time (length of shift), ability to withstand seasonal temperature extremes and frequent bending, pushing and reaching.

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 location.

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