**Overview** **Hiring Immediately! Operator Associate (Extrusion)! Frankfort,Il.** **Pay rate: $19.73 to $ 22.04 an hour** **Sign On Bonus $1,000.00** **Shifts: 8 hour Shift: 2nd: 3:00pm to 11:00pm *$1.50 Shift differential** **3rd Shift: 11:00pm to 7:00am *$2.00 Shift differential** **Paid Weekly** **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision + Prescription drug coverage + 401K with a company match + New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) + Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts + Corporate discounts + **Text to Apply PTVE @ 97211** **Responsibilities** **Job Description:** + Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization + Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine + Provide innovative solutions for production issues + Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel + Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities + Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects + Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines + Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required + Operate in a safe manner extrusion equipment in our manufacturing/production environment. **Qualifications** **Qualifications:** + Manual Dexterity + Excellent communication skills + Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency + Hand/eye coordination + Analytical skills + Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data) + Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation + Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc. + Knowledge of product quality standards + Principles of Extrusion machines **Education and/or Experience:** + Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, highly preferred + Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential + Ability to follow standard work instructions is required **Physical Demand/Effort:** + Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves + Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift + Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job + Job requires high level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles **Pactiv Evergreen** is now a part of Novolex. **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. 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. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies **Job Locations** _US-IL-Frankfort_ **ID** _2025-28086_ **Category** _Operations_ **Position Type** _Full Time_ **Pay Type** _Hourly_