Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, 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.

PROCESS TECHNICIAN - HIRING NOW IN - Franklin Park, IL.

If you have experienced in manufacturing as PROCESS TECHNICIAN and looking for that next step up opportunity for a growing team?

If so apply now for your next new exciting career opportunity.

Compensation Includes:

• Starting pay range: $37.31 – $47.97 an hour (Based on Experience)

Available Shift:

• Day Shift
  • 6:30am - 3:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of all safety policies and procedures for the job.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Remain aware of surroundings and ensure knowledge of all required PPE for the job.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Report any safety concerns, risks, hazards, near misses, or injuries immediately to supervision.
• Ensure each task is performed safely and report suggestions for improvement to management.
• Follow all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Report any concerns regarding equipment or building failures that may lead to product quality defects.
• Support timely resolution of any building or equipment failures.
• Change over process conditions on inline thermoforming, offline thermoformers and extrusion lines prior to production.
• Set blending equipment to proper conditions for production runs.
• Adjust conditions on rimming equipment on thermoforming lines.
• Troubleshoot process issues as needed during operations.
• Coach and mentor operators on proper setup of equipment during startup.
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete basic tooling and automation repairs.
• Ensure housekeeping in the area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean, and tidy.
• Assist with product improvement trials and documentation as needed.
• Be available to work overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 5+ years of process technician experience within the thermoforming industry.
• Completion of Set Up Technician sr. specialist training or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.

What You'll Get From Us

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.

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 MyLearning. 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. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.