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Forklift Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.80 - $22.49
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and development programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee wellness resources

Job Description

Novolex is a renowned leader in the manufacturing of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, supporting a wide range of industries such as foodservice, restaurant delivery, carryout, food processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. With expertise spanning diverse substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum, Novolex offers customers an extensive selection of both stock and customized solutions. The company proudly manages an impressive portfolio of 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs, reflecting its vast operational scale and product diversity. Known formerly as Pactiv Evergreen, Novolex maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, which is integrated deeply into its business model through three pillars: products, operations, and people. These pillars guide the company's initiatives aimed at growth while minimizing environmental impact, ensuring sustainable development across all aspects of its operations.

Novolex is currently hiring immediately for the role of Forklift Operator at their Woodridge, IL location. This position is vital in supporting the company's high volume production environment by safely moving and transferring materials and finished goods. Compensation for this position ranges from $20.80 to $22.49 per hour, paid weekly. The available shifts follow a 12-hour schedule with a 2-2-3 rotation covering night and day shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM and 7 AM to 7 PM, respectively. The Forklift Operator plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency and accountability, adhering strictly to established safety protocols and standard operating procedures. Daily responsibilities include performing forklift inspections, supporting inventory management via SAP functions, and assisting in various roles such as packing and relieving other operators during breaks. The role requires excellent communication skills in English or Spanish and demands a team-oriented approach to foster good working relationships while delivering outstanding internal and external customer service. Novolex emphasizes safety in all its processes, requiring operators to follow critical safety rules, maintain standards of conduct, and comply with relevant policies and attendance guidelines. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and continual training and development opportunities to support employee growth and well-being, further solidifying its reputation as an employer of choice in the packaging manufacturing industry.

Job Requirements

  • Experience on sit down forklift
  • ability to communicate in English or Spanish
  • excellent customer service skills
  • ability to assist others in daily assignments
  • ability to work within a team

Job Qualifications

  • Previous forklift experience
  • excellent communication skills in English or Spanish
  • ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
  • ability to work within a team and build good relationships

Job Duties

  • Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment
  • performing transfers with a high degree of accuracy and accountability following standard procedures
  • carrying out all duties with a focus on safety
  • following all critical safety rules, standards of conduct, and plant and company practices
  • effectively performing all duties as per Operations Lift Truck Operator standard work
  • assisting with operations on all EPS lines and relieving operators for breaks
  • performing Packers and Operator B duties as assigned and trained
  • filling in as Operator for breaks or as assigned
  • ensuring timely completion of assignments
  • conducting daily inspections of forklifts
  • supporting SAP functions related to inventory and load management
  • performing other tasks as required

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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