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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.

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.

Do you have experience with basic manufacturing principles (Will be standing for long periods, fast‑paced movement, read a tape measure, basic computer and math skills) We can train you on the rest! Production Associate | Manteno, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

• $20.81 an hour (Paid Weekly)* $1.00 shift differential

• 1st Shift: 6:45am-3:15PM (Monday‑Friday)
• 2nd Shift: 2:45pm-11:15pm (Monday‑Friday)
• 3rd Shift: 10:45pm-7:15am (Monday‑Friday)

• Follows all plant safety policies & procedures
• Participates in safety programs
• Reads production schedule, work instructions, or customer specifications to determine product specifications.
• Attaches specified chuck to spindle.
• Moves controls and stops to set rotation speeds.
• Lifts chuck using hoist or lift table and positions and secures it in spindle.
• Starts machine, and moves controls to adjust positions and movements during machine operation.
• Verifies conformance of finished product to specifications.
• Decides on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time.
• Computes such data as shipping pounds, WIP pounds, and scrap pounds.
• Sets up changeovers for sheet width and roll widths.
• Insures correct tools and resources are used to complete any job.
• Performs lockout procedures when required and insures procedures are followed correctly.
• Insures proper cleaning of coater and process equipment as needed/required.
• Insures the cleanliness of area from end of tenter to back of winders to maintain a safe and efficient work area.
• Insures production reports are written neatly, timely, and accurately.
• Insures roll handling and packaging is optimal and meets specifications.
• Insures any and all defects in the sheet are reported to the operator.
• Communicate effectively with OPS Operator.
• Member of the production help chain.
• Assists in PMs.
• Operates a walkie.
• Assists with web breaks / start ups / grinding / etc.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Read a tape measure.
• Intermediate math skills.

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 My Learning.

Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, 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.

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