Assistant Operator
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Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak. We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most. This is a workplace where your team members have your back-and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there's one thing that defines the Novipax team, it's that we win together.General Responsibilities:

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 works areas.

Unload, load and feed raw materials into the machine.

Assist the Q A 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 Jib 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 successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.