Facilities Maintenance Mechanic| Hiring Immediately |Franklin Park, IL

Available Shift:

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM 

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Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $35.70 - $42.00 per hour
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Benefits Include: 

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Job Summary:  Facility Maintenance Technician –

1. Responsible for the upkeep of plant facility equipment including building maintenance.
2. Responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensure facilities are tidy and functional.
3. Maintain plant safety and housekeeping.
4. Ensure completion of daily facility maintenance activities and completing daily work orders and entering information into CMMS Data Base.

Primary duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily checklist as required for PEPS Requirements

• Perform preventive maintenance on buildings, facility equipment, and systems.
• Diagnose problems, find solutions and help implement measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Understand and be able to appropriately manipulate main utility shut off isolation valves and switches.
• Understanding of fire notification systems and detection systems. Can respond to alarm panel during trouble, fire alarms.
• Operate mobile equipment, such as a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift in the performance of maintenance duties.
• Read and understand system drawings and equipment manuals is helpful.
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues as needed.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)

• Conduct routine roof inspections as needed.

• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm) as needed.

• Daily monitoring of plant utilities, equipment up to and including Una Dyn Equipment Dryers, Crystallizers and related equipment will be required.

• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Install appliances and equipment as needed.
• Do garden/yard upkeep, collecting trash on a need basis.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Report issues to the Facility Leader and or Technical Manager
• Follow all Standard work practices which includes tasks such as: All Safety Policies such as Lockout Tag-out procedures, Critical Safety Rules, plant and department safety rules, PPE, SDS policy and procedures, plant fire protection systems alarms, and proper startup and shut down of all equipment.
• Any and all duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements and skills:

• High School diploma or GED required/associate degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 1-2 Years facility maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of carpentry helpful.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and schematics.
• Possess basic plumbing skills (water heater knowledge, faucets and flush valves).
• Possess general computer knowledge including proficiency in email communication and basic software applications.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and complete tasks and follow-through to full resolution when responding to issues.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work in stressful situations.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, push and pull over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb to heights of 60 feet.
• Must be able to stand or sit for 8-12 hours at a time.
• Work Environment: Loud, humid, extreme heat (depending on season), dusty, fumes!

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Located 20 miles north west of Chicago, Franklin Park is just south of O'Hare Airport and is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 18,333 at the 2010 census.

The plant was began plastics production in 1973 manufactures APET, and has approximately 200 employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies