Assistant Press Operator

Company Overview Why Choose Us? 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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description

Assistant Press Operator St. Charles, IL

Compensation Includes

Pay Range: $24.64/hr - $32.17/hr + $1.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift &$1.50 shift differential for 3rd shift

Available Shift

2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday 3rd: 11:0 pm - 7:00 am, Monday - Friday

Overview Assistant Press Operator position is responsible for consistently operating a zone of press machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency, and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production problems.

Reads and understands job jacket to ensure production is running according to specification Performs machine make-ready to set it up to run proper production Performs quality checks according to established procedures to ensure all Quality Standards (Color matches and Registration) are being met Troubleshoots defects and other elements of the process as needed Records and maintains data related to downtime, including amount of time, reason for downtime, and actions to correct problem Assists operator with shift documentation and quality control checklists Enters daily production data on PC located at Press and adjustments to press that are controlled by computer Performs machine trouble shooting and makes adjustments to correct quality or efficiency problems related to machine, set up, or mechanical defect Set web path per job and color rotation Assist with print set up during start-up Keeps all waste and scrap within company guidelines Fills out all pre-make ready and make ready checklist Ensures correct inks are in place and are changed out when necessary Assist in removal of W.I.P pallets from press Creates load tags for finished pallets Maintains a clean and orderly work area Complete LOTO Assist in training of new employees

2 years printing experience Demonstrated problem solving skills Ability to use hand tools to remove, install, and adjust parts of machine Previous experience working in an assistant or press operator/pressman position is preferred Previous working Flexo or Gravure presses is preferred

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls The employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members Required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively with little