Utility

at Novolex in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
 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.
 How You'll Perform the Role
* Safely execute daily job activities including complete pre-shift truck inspections
* Pull waste carts from the production area and bring them to the compactor.
* Empty all waste carts throughout shift as necessary.
* Drive forklift daily.
* Sweep floors as needed or directed by Supervisor.
* Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
* Keep work area clean and organized, per standards.
* Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures.
* Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required.
* Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
 What We Need From You
* 1-year previous experience operating a forklift, attachments, and hoists.
* Previous Manufacturing experience is desired
* Must have basic reading, math and communication skills.
 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, and dental 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 Novolex University. 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™ an Equal Opportunity Employer.