Assistant Operator

Company Overview

Novipax is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA. We manufacture absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients.

Assistant operator duties include:

• Set up line (change over) set slitters, separators, adjust hammer mill doors and adjusting die head to prevent overspray.
• Help keep rolls supplied to Fan Fold lines (moving rolls off packing table).
• Assistants will also help wrap rolls when line is running Roll‑Stock. This consists of picking up rolls off packing table and placing them on a table to be wrapped. After rolls are wrapped, rolls are placed on a pallet to be placed in the warehouse.
• Assistant will be responsible for wrapping the pallet, so Material Handler can move the pallet.
• End of shift duties will require cleaning work areas.
• Work as an assistant, taking instructions from the operator and performing any combination of incidental tasks.
• Inspect work in process for conformance to quality standards, advising operator of any deficiencies.
• Continuously clean machine, floors and work areas.
• Unload, load and feed raw materials into the machine.
• Assist the QA packer as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper levels of adhesive in the hot melt glue tank.
• Learn whatever possible to satisfy requirements of operator.
• Perform operator duties in Dri‑Loc operator's absences (see Operator Job Description / General Responsibilities).
• Operate job cranes and forklifts in safe manner.
• Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.
• Satisfy production requirements.
• May work in other areas throughout the plant.
• And/or other duties as may be assigned.

Novipax is an equal opportunity employer and embraces individuals and what makes them, them. We provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a work-life balance.