What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Novipax?
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)
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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)
- 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.
- Perform any assigned duties that fall within the scope as defined by site management
- Operar correctamente y de forma segura las líneas de conversión
- Participa de manera segura y eficiente en los cambios de operación y la solución de problemas de varias operaciones de la unidad en la línea asignada.
- Verificar y mantener la calidad del producto de acuerdo con las especificaciones proporcionadas
- Ajustar los componentes de la máquina para regular velocidades, presiones, temperaturas y flujo de materiales
- Registrar y mantener datos de producción precisos en los sistemas asignados
- Suministrar materiales de embalaje a la línea según sea necesario para garantizar un funcionamiento eficiente.
- Inspeccionar los productos terminados durante el proceso, ayudar a identificar y corregir problemas de calidad de manera rutinaria.
- Mantener todos los estándares de seguridad, GMP y limpieza del área.
- Mantiene una comunicación constante con otros miembros del equipo para asegurar la calidad, cantidad y eficiencia del producto.
- Llenar la solicitud de mantenimiento para las funciones necesarias, ayudando cuando sea posible.
- Realizar pruebas de calidad, analizar y registrar los datos obtenidos. Realizar y sugerir los cambios necesarios en los procesos para mantener los niveles de productividad y calidad.
- Colaboración diaria con empacadores y operador asistente para determinar qué tareas deben realizarse.
- Entrenar y servir como mentor / guía para otros en el equipo de línea.
- Utilizar el equipo de manejo de materiales según lo solicitado.
- Realizar cualquier tarea asignada que caiga dentro del alcance definido por la administración del sitio
- 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.
- 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.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
