Lead Packer

OverviewPacker Lead - Hiring Immediately - Franklin Park, IL.Do you have experience leading others in a manufacturing environment and looking to grow your career? Look no further and apply now for your next exciting career opportunity at Pactiv EvergreenCompensation: $19.99 - $22.12 an hourEligible for annual & skill-based wage increasesAdd EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and familyEligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*Hours: Day Shift: 7:00am to 7:00pmBenefits:Medical, Dental, VisionPrescription drug coverage401K with a company matchNew Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accountsCorporate discountsText to Apply PTVE @ 97211Why 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 CommitmentThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPrint Labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders and specification sheets for shiftStaffing for packers and line assignments based on standardsManage training for new packers & trainersCoordination of meal and breaks for packersCommunicate with set-up and warehouse teamBackup for production team leadsReview weekly records for production master cleaningMaintain inventory for production labels, port tickets, WIP labelsEnsure line is ready for set up process, by clearing lineManages packers when line goes down and reviews work assignmentsAbility to multitask and prioritize workloadMust work overtime as requiredQualificationsNovolex 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.Novolex employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.What You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. 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 myHRservices@novolex.com.Responsibilities - Print Labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders and specification sheets for shift - Staffing for packers and line assignments based on standards - Manage training for new packers & trainers - Coordination of meal and breaks for packers - Communicate with set-up and warehouse team - Backup for production team leads - Review weekly records for production master cleaning - Maintain inventory for production labels, port tickets, WIP labels - Ensure line is ready for set up process, by clearing line - Manages packers when line goes down and reviews work assignments - Ability to multitask and prioritize workload - Must work overtime as required