Winding Operator

Yazoo Mills, Inc.•Oxford Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Yazoo Mills, Inc., a leading manufacturer of paper tubes and cores, is seeking a Winding Operator for their third shift at the New Oxford facility. This is a career opportunity with a stable, family-owned company that has been in business for over 120 years. Yazoo Mills fosters a culture that inspires innovation, problem-solving, community-mindedness, and results-driven work. The Winding Operator will be responsible for operating spiral winders and cut-off saws to fulfill customer orders, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications.

Requirements

High school education/GED
1-2 years of manufacturing experience
Problem solving
Analytical ability
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Math/Measurement skills

Responsibilities

Operation of spiral winder and cut-off saws and other miscellaneous equipment to fill customer orders.
Read and understand spec sheet and production orders to set-up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
Measuring, calipering, and checking the overall quality of the tolerances per spec sheet.
Understanding all machine operations to cut the product to spec sheet/customer specifications.
Operate the machine effectively and efficiently to minimize waste.
Analyze packaging and make adjustments when needed.
Identifying quality deficiencies and ability to identify and perform corrective action.
Ability to communicate finished product on production order.
Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain clean and orderly work area.
Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up and other essential tasks assigned.
Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop and twist throughout the work day.
Thread winders to produce a quality core utilizing various layers of paper.
Perform Snake Lace technique continuously to secure tubes for transport.
Tie bundles, pack boxes, stand on end etc.