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) • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment as well as provides process troubleshooting as needed. • Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problem; using precision measuring and testing instruments. • Removes/replaces defective parts in a safe manner. • Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed parts. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Must be able to do minor welding, brazing and cutting torch. • Be able to do minor repairs to truck, forklifts, etc. • Operate Jib Cranes and Forklifts in safe manner. • Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules. • Be able to make minor repairs to building through the use of masonry, carpentry and/or cement work. • Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts • May work in other areas throughout the plant. • And / or other duties as may be assigned. • Report any Food Safety Problem to senior management. • Initiates purchase order requests for parts a machine
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned RESPONSABILIDADES: (incluyen, pero no se limitan a, las siguientes) • Asegura el funcionamiento de la maquinaria y el equipo mecánico al completar los requisitos de mantenimiento preventivo en todos los equipos, así como proporciona la solución de problemas del proceso según sea necesario. • Localiza las fuentes de problemas mediante la observación de dispositivos mecánicos en funcionamiento; escuchar el problema; utilizando instrumentos de medición y prueba de precisión. • Retira/reemplaza piezas defectuosas de manera segura. • Mantiene inventarios de piezas extras y suministros para determinar los niveles de inventario; anticipar las piezas necesarias. Mantiene en buen estado el equipo de producción • Mantiene un ambiente de trabajo seguro y limpio al cumplir con los procedimientos, reglas y procesos. • Debe ser capaz de realizar actividades menores de soldadura y antorcha de corte. • Ser capaz de hacer reparaciones menores a montacargas y otros equipos • Saber utilizar y operar diferentes tipos de grúas y carretillas elevadoras de manera segura. • Usar equipo de seguridad y obedezer las reglas y procedimientos de seguridad. • Ser capaz de hacer reparaciones menores al edificio mediante el uso de mampostería, carpintería y / o cemento. • Configura y opera torno, taladro, amoladora y otras herramientas de trabajo de metal para fabricar y reparar piezas • Trabajara en distantas áreas de la planta • Reportar cualquier problema de seguridad la alta gerencia. • Inicia solicitudes de pedido de compra para de las maquinas o el edificio
Esta descripción del trabajo de ninguna manera establece o implica que estas son las únicas tareas que debe realizar. Se le pedirá que siga cualquier otra instrucción o que realice cualquier otra tarea según lo asignado.
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS • 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. PRINCIPALES EXIGENCIAS FÍSICAS • 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.
Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
