Grinder/Repel (Infeed Material Operator)| Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay rate $19.72-$22.39
• 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

Day Shift Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM

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

Responsibilities of a Grinder/Repel Operator 

• Separates and grinds scrap material into the designated scrap bins. 

• Operate all aspects of a repel line, including start-up, shut down, changing filters & screens, clearing jams, etc. 

• Checks grinding machine dust collector daily and empties as needed 

• Keeps Grinding Room clean and organized for next shift. 

• Identifies and differentiates various materials used throughout the plant. 

• Lifts heavy objects by hand and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist Extrusion operators. 

• Complete necessary paperwork. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic to intermediate math. (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) 
• Experience: 6 to 9 months related experience/training; experience preferred, not required.  

Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude; detail oriented; ability to meet project deadlines.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Physical Demand:

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift
• Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job
• Job requires high level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles

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.

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