Loader Operator

Loader Operator – Holden Industries, Inc.

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

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

• 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 department meets all needs for customer satisfaction including OTD.

• 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. Work in a fast‑paced environment with ability to adapt to change.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, work at a computer for extended periods, and have manual dexterity for computer work; long periods of concentration; speaking, hearing, and vision are also essentials to performing job functions.

The typical pay range for this role is $20.00 – $23.00 per hour. We are 100% employee‑owned, which means you will have a stake in the company. We are enthusiastic about career development and will help you grow because we care about you. We reward and recognize those who contribute and make a mark in the company.

At Nosco, it is not just a job… it is a career. Our average tenure is over 10 years. With over 115 years in the industry, Nosco provides printed cartons, labels, inserts and flexible packaging to its 400+ customers in the healthcare, natural health, personal care, and consumer goods markets. Nosco is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., and is 100% employee‑owned.

This offers a unique opportunity for our workforce to share in the success of the company through beneficial ownership.

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