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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.\nOur Sustainability Commitment\nThe 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.\nJob Description\nMachine Operator - Cartons Department\nSt. Charles\nCompensation Includes\nPay Range $21.95/hr - $27.44/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential for the 2nd shift & $1.50/hr shift differential for the 3rd shift \nAvailable Shift\n2nd: 3:00 pm to 11 pm, Mon-Fri\n3rd: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri \nOverview\nThe Cartons Machine Operator position is responsible for consistently operates a zone of forming machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency and utilization. Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production problems.\nResponsibilities\nPerforms minor repairs during production\nPerforms daily and weekly machine maintenance\nConducts quality checks at regular intervals. 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Uses information to ensure machine is set up and production is running according to specification\nCompletes quality paperwork and hour by hour\nFollows LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures\nMaintains a clean and orderly work area\nProperly adjusts machine settings to follow Standard Line Conditions\nPerform other duties as assigned\nEnters daily production data on PC and adjustments that were made to the machines\nQualifications\n2 years related experience\nHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree \nDemonstrated problem solving skills\nPhysical Requirements & Environmental Conditions\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk\nUses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls\nThe employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members\nRequired to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms\nThe employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch\nThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision\nPositive work attitude and willingness to cooperate\nAbility to work in a team environment\nThe noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels\nAble to work with dust from paper converting process\nThe employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks\nAmbient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months\nCompany Benefits\nWhat You'll Get From Us\nBenefits\nWith 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.\nCommunity Engagement\nAt 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.\nTraining and Development\nWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. 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