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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\nLine Mechanic Lead\nAlsip, IL\nCompensation Includes\nStarting Pay Rate of$30/hour - paid weeklyAdditional $1/hour shift differential pay for night shift\n\n New Hire Bonus: $250 (paid at 60 days), $250 (paid at 90 days) and $250 (paid at 6 months) \nAvailable Shifts\nDays: 5am-5pm\nNights: 5pm-5am\nResponsibilities\nProvide production support for the entire duration of the shift\nMonitor/maintain and cover 2-3 production lines during shift\nTroubleshoot and correct jams, misfeeds, timing issues, poor seals, and handling problems\nSupports machine setup, order changes and operations\nCoach and guide machine operator functions for consistent uptime and elimate downtime\nConducts preventative maintenance supports with cross functional teams \nSet up equipment for product, size, print, and material changes\nAdjust guides, rails, belts, sensors, timing, tension, and registration\nPerform rebuilds on reusable parts such as : Glue nozzles, splash guards drum finger assembly etc. \nSubmit accurate production reports daily and in a timely manner\nComply with and enforce all safety policies and procedures, i.e.: proper PPE usage, machine guarding, LOTO etc. are following strictly\nEnsure adherence to all quality practices and standards\nFollow and enforce all GMP’s and SQF requirements\nSupport and recommend improvement strategies relating to safety, production output, and quality\nMonitor product being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste\nOther miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety\nQualifications\n5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment\nComplete Level 1 and Level 2 Machine Operator on-site as a Junior Machine Adjuster to move into Adjuster Supervisor Role\n\nAbility to lift 50 lbs\n\n2-5 years food/corrugated packaging machine experience preferred\nEffective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone\nMust be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals\nAbility to complete routine reports and records and write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide\nSelf managing with organization and time management skills\nMust have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line\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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