Sofidel
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Packaging Operator

Sofidel
Elwood, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • following safety
  • running machinery
  • performing maintenance
Requirements
  • High school graduate/GED preferred
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to read safety/maintenance documents
  • Prior manufacturing experience preferred
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including days
  • Nights
  • Weekends and holidays
  • Follow PPE and safety procedures

Job description

Packaging Operator

Job Category: 
Manufacturing & Engineering
Location: 

Elwood, IL, US, 60421




Date: 
Jul 30, 2026

Position Overview

Job Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required.
  • Participate in accident investigations as required.
  • Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
  • Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems.
  • All quality checks must be performed to published quality standards with honesty and integrity.
  • Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products.
  • Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants.
  • Run the machinery at maximum efficiency.
  • Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to achieve the best performance.
  • Perform basic maintenance functions, and write work orders for items not able to be corrected.
  • Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary.
  • Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department.
  • Record productivity, and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity.
  • Perform work functions as a team.
  • Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices.
  • Assist and advise management in specific training requirements.
  • Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical Benefits
  • PTO
  • Vacation
  • Retention Bonus
  • 401K
  • Career Advancement

Work Environment

 


Required.

Job Requirements

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends Holidays, and overtime as needed. 

Job Requirements

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends Holidays, and overtime as needed. 

 


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

About Sofidel

Produces tissue paper products for hygienic and domestic use.

Year founded
1966
Employees
9500
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $69.66M Debt Financing (2024) — led by EBRD
Headquarters
IT

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