Winder Operator

Job Overview:
The Winder Operator is a key member of a team that operates two production lines. In this role, you will work with your shift to safely produce high-quality products in a fast-paced, continuous operation environment. The primary responsibility is to deliver high-quality packaging and products for customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant and Environmental Safety:

• Follow all safety standards and meet safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Take personal ownership of safe work practices and hold team members to the same high safety standards. "Safer Together."
• Immediately notify the supervisor of any accident, near miss, or injury, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Participate in safety, quality, autonomous maintenance (AM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and housekeeping programs, including Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committees, Training, etc.
• Perform job tasks to minimize environmental impact and adhere to environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Comply with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Perform cleaning duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Communicate safety concerns or equipment problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Inspect vehicles and other Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) before use and throughout the shift.

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance):

• Participate in plant TPM initiatives and complete tasks associated with TPM (adhere to CILT standard, 5S). Be an active member of an AM or Pillar team.
• Apply TPM methodology to gain a deeper understanding of equipment.
• Participate in learning opportunities and develop expertise.
• Utilize Focused Improvement (FI) tools to problem-solve.
• Strive for zero injuries, zero defects, and zero losses.
• Use PM days to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
• Maintain DMS and AM Team Area Activity Boards.

Quality:

• Perform winder, EDL, and conveyor quality checks at specified intervals.
• Maintain control panel and adjust speed, delays, and other timers as needed.
• Interface with plant employees to provide quality control (QC) information.
• Monitor and report any unusual or suspect material issues outside specifications.
• Communicate with coater end operators and back-end operators regarding production and quality problems.
• Understand and react to upset conditions.
• Evaluate finished products for proper weight and/or thickness.

Productivity:

• Have a basic understanding of the product process.
• Operate winders and packaging machines on both lines.
• Operate banding equipment and print/apply pallet labels.
• Load and stack reworked material.
• Accurately manage and report scrap and seconds for tracking purposes.
• Relieve crew members for breaks.
• Manage trash.
• Respond appropriately to alarms and address signals.
• Assist in repairing web breaks and perform threading/product change procedures.
• Perform PM tasks during downtime.

Other Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.
• Show flexibility to changing priorities based on business needs.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Make decisions and know when to escalate for support.
• Maintain regular attendance and ability to rotate shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated desire to impact safety.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective communication skills (read, write, speak, and understand English).

Computer and Software Competencies:

• Ability to work with a computer for basic data entry.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Pallet Labeling Systems (MII), Ignition, and SAP.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Manufacturing or process-related experience preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Physical Requirements:

• Flexibility in work schedule (rotating shifts and mandatory overtime).
• Ability to effectively perform up to 12-hour shifts in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Wear applicable/mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exposure to temperature variations, noise levels, ink, dust, dirt, and fumes.
• Ability to perform movements (bend, twist, squat, walk, sit, stand).
• Lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders or work from heights if necessary.
• Certification to operate a forklift (if/as needed).

Work Environment:

• Extreme temperature variation.
• Sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable (hearing protection provided).
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, or using full body movement for the process.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Machine operator: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26