Doffer Assistant (PFC)

POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATIONHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Doffer is responsible for maintaining the bobbins, removing them when full of yarn, replacing them with empty bobbins, and transferring the yarn so winding can continue. This role involves adjusting tooling and processing parameters to meet product specifications, monitoring defects and machine malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and sanitation regulations. The primary goal is to ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety, and Quality are met to minimize workplace hazards and to immediately report any incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Mechanical ability to run equipment and use small hand tools.
  • Basic math and measuring ability.
  • Ability to identify and address small issues with yarn placement.
  • Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality, and safety issues.
  • Ability to be organized, multitask, and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Able to read and write.
  • Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in plastics manufacturing.
  • Experience in machinery operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manually removing bobbins one by one from the winder and replacing them with empty bobbins.
  • Manually placing bobbins using air guns and scissors.
  • Threading yarn positions.
  • Identifying and removing yarn that has wrapped around rollers or other parts of the machine.
  • Removing tubes from the machine as needed to maintain continuous production.
  • Ensuring proper labeling and documentation of packed products.
  • Performing all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
  • Filling out production reports with accuracy and attention.
  • Following housekeeping standards, maintaining the area organized and clean.
  • Following safety policies and sanitation regulations.
  • Conducting other duties as assigned by management.
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