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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following)

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 work 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 Job 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

RESPONSABILIDADES: (incluyen, pero no se limitan a, las siguientes)

Trabajar como asistente, siguiendo instrucciones del operador y realizando cualquier combinación de tareas incidentales.

Inspeccionar el trabajo en proceso para verificar la conformidad con los estándares de calidad, asesorando al operador de cualquier deficiencia.
Limpiar continuamente la máquina, el piso y las áreas de trabajo.
Cargar, descargar el material en la maquina y alimentar la maquina con la materia prima.
Ayudar al Q A Packer según sea necesario.
Mantener los niveles adecuados de adhesivo en el tanque de pegamento termofusible y mantener el area de trabajo limpa
Aprender todo lo posible para satisfacer los requisitos del operador.
Realizar tareas de operador en ausencia del operador. Ver Descripción del trabajo del operador / Responsabilidades generales.
Operar grúas de trabajo y montacargas de manera segura.
Usar equipo de seguridad y obedecer las reglas de seguridad.
Satisfacer los requisitos de producción.
Trabajar en otras áreas de la planta dependiendo en la necesidad de trabajo
Realizar cualquier tarea asignada que caiga dentro del alcance definido por la administración de la planta

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with frequent walking.
Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
Walking: Frequent walking of short distances (approx. 200 feet or less).
Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to complete assembly tasks.
Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.

PRINCIPALES EXIGENCIAS FÍSICAS

De pie: La mayoría de las tareas se realizan en posición de pie con caminatas frecuentes.
Levantamiento: Levantamiento frecuente de artículos que varían en peso de 20 lbs. a 75 lbs.
Caminar: Caminata frecuente de distancias cortas (aprox. 200 pies o menos).
Transporte: Transporte frecuente de artículos que varían en peso de 20 lbs. a 75 lbs
Flexión: se requiere flexiónar y agacharse frecuentemente para completar las tareas de ensamblaje.
Alcance: Movimiento continuo desde arriba de los hombros hasta debajo de las rodillas.

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.

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