Paper Machine Operator

Sofidel•Shelby, NC

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue paper manufacturing, is seeking Paper Machine Operators. This role is the first level position in the Paper Machine department, focused primarily on observing and monitoring the paper process at the Dry End of the Machine.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain core delivery to the paper machine
Monitor and maintain roll movement through conveyors and wrapper on the paper machine
Operate the wrapper machine to poly wrap finished rolls
Maintain label machine and label all paper rolls correctly
Interface with Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV’s) for parent roll pickup
Handle all equipment within the position’s responsibility
Assist during maintenance outages
Maintain quality standards
Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld, and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, confined spaces, appropriate PPE)
Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
Pick up debris/excess tissue, plastic wrap, etc.
Sweep and use air hoses to blow down tissue particles from in and around the machine