Operator

H eadquartered 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.

• Correctly and safely operate fluff converting lines
• Safely and efficiently participate in changeovers, operation, and troubleshooting of various unit ops on assigned line.
• Check and maintain product quality according to specifications provided
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, and flow of materials
• Record and maintain accurate production data into assigned systems
• Supply packaging materials to line as required to ensure efficient operation.
• Inspect finished goods during the run, help to identify and correct routine quality problems.
• Maintain all safety, GMP, and area housekeeping standards.
• Maintains constant communication with other team members to assure product quality, quantity, and efficiencies.
• Fill out Maintenance request on all needed maintenance functions, assisting when possible.
• Perform quality tests, analyze and record data. Make necessary process changes to maintain productivity and quality levels.
• Daily collaboration with Packers and Assistant Operator in determining what tasks need to be accomplished.
• Train and serve as mentor/lead to others on the line crew.
• Use material handling equipment as requested.
• Physical requirements include:
• Lifting 50 – 75 throughout a 12-hour shift Standing continuously for 12-hour shift Reaching overhead throughout 12-hour shift