Maintenance Technician | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

All Maintenance Technicians work on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off. Shifts available are below:

Day Shift Shift Schedule:

• 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Why should you apply?

By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team, you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want!  In addition, as a packer you will receive:

• 3-day weekend every other week 
• Only at work 15 days out of the month
• Excellent benefits
• Paid time off
• Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay rate $28.78-$39.44
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Maintenance Technician you will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical wiring and electronic controllers is necessary.
• As a Maintenance Technician you will tear down; replace defective component units and parts such as bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, brakes, belts, chains and electrical parts.
• Maintenance Technician's perform all preventive maintenance checks, as required.
• Works from specifications on blueprints, drawings, and layouts.
• Repair equipment to maximum efficiencies, which meet or exceed productivity improvements and waste reduction requirements.
• Continuously monitor equipment and communicate to supervision all equipment problems or concerns.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Safety  

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace  
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job  
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do  
• Keep work area clean and organized   
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift  

Quality  

• Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station 
• Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns 
• Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift  

Qualifications:

• Maintenance Technician candidates should have 3+ years of Maintenance experience within a manufacturing organization.
• Prior Injection Molding or Extrusion, preferred.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Packaging Equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems and machinery
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Maintenance Technicians should have own tools; company will provide additional specialty tools if necessary.
• Proficient with Computers is a plus.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Good communication skills are required to interact with Supervision and other Departments.

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.

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 hrcompliance@novolex.com.

Novolex 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.

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

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