Loader Operator

Nosco is looking for a Loader Operator at our Gurnee, IL Facility. This role operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

About the role

As an employee-owner in this position, you will catch, inspect, and load lightweight printed sheets of paper on a high-speed folding machine while operating equipment at established rates of speed.

Responsibilities

• Operate available equipment to ensure production objectives are met.
• Cross-train on all finishing assets in the Bindery department.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance/repairs, report any mechanical defects to Operator, Manager, and Team Lead, and keep machinery in good working condition.
• Ensure quality system procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure the department meets all needs for customer satisfaction, including on-time delivery (OTD).

Requirements

• Preferably 2+ years of Bindery (literature folder gluer) or other technical skills operating machinery.
• Experience with basic Quality systems and documentation.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Twisting, turning, squeezing, grasping, reaching, and reaching over equipment.
• Kneeling, crawling, pulling, and extended periods of standing.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Long periods of concentration.
• Speaking, hearing, and vision are essential to performing job functions.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company, offering a stake in the company’s success.
• Career development opportunities and growth support.
• Recognition and rewards for contributions.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.

About Nosco

With over 115 years in the industry, Nosco provides printed cartons, labels, inserts, and flexible packaging to 400+ customers in healthcare, natural health, personal care, and consumer goods markets. As a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., Nosco is 100% employee-owned, offering a unique opportunity to share in the company’s success. The average employee tenure is over 10 years.