The Paper Converter independently operates a machine that converts large mill rolls of paper into fanfold paper or rewinds paper into rolls. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Paper Converter II position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Hourly rate plus weekly bonus potential based on your production performance. Incremental raises based on tenure and performance.

Benefits:

• *2nd Shift 2pm-10pm
• *3rd Shift 10:00pm-6:00am
• Weekly potential Production Bonus (up to $200)
• Wage $ 19.35 $0.75/hr. ($20.10)
• Personal time (up to 24 hours depending on when hired)
• Paid Time Off - up to 10 days in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday
• Health Insurance eligible after first 30 days.
• Pet Insurance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates a fanfold machine or rewinding machine ensuring product is cut to proper length and width.
• Loads rolls of paper on machine back stands and threads paper between feed rollers to wind smaller rolls of 2-ply or 3-ply of paper.
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding which may cause out of spec condition.
• Guides fanfold bundle into off-load conveyor once bundle is finished.
• Adjusts machine settings such as air pressures for brakes, tension and web control, adjust speed controls and alignment settings for paper.
• Removes product from conveyor and places on pallet in upright or horizontal position according to skid loading diagram.
• Applies splice tape to bundle and may apply splice tape to rolls.
• Checks finished product to ensure it meets product specs reworks as required.
• Verify product is correct to schedule and set up.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to make necessary machine adjustments when out of tolerance.
• Ability to learn and run multiple machines with a high level of efficiency.
• Basic machine knowledge.
• Lift truck experience helpful.
• Ability to move or lift 20 to 135 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic math skills.