Infeed Material Operator

Novolex • Bedford Park, IL

1d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!
Summary:
Services flow of material to extruders for processing by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 50 - 75 lbs occasionally as job demands
• Must have ability to work standing or walking, in a hot environment, for 12 hours with appropriate breaks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and troubleshooting all material blending systems.
• Responsible for cleaning all material system filters, socks and canisters.
• Responsible for monitoring regrind usage, assisting with grinding scrap sheet, 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED