Converting Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all machines and equipment within the Converting Department, including Folded, Bathroom, and Towels (e.g., rewinders, wrapping, packing, overhead crane).
• Manage yield and waste, ensuring proper disposal and maintenance of raw materials.
• Prepare and load materials for machine operations and changeovers.
• Replace and maintain equipment parts such as band spent cores, performance blades, and log saw pushers.
• Operate and monitor machines using computer systems and controls, addressing jams or misfeeds as needed.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical defects.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team for complex mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment by removing debris and excess materials.
• Monitor and ensure the operational efficiency of systems such as core handler, brake system, drive system, and embosser.
• Conduct product quality checks throughout the shift.
• Safely transfer and move finished products using manual methods or cranes.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in paper manufacturing or an industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise work order systems preferred.
• Knowledge of PARCView/PI for machine operators preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to temperature extremes, loud noise, compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Perform manual labor, including standing, bending, walking, and climbing around machinery for an entire 12-hour shift.
• Use tools safely and effectively, including knives, pneumatic hoses, air guns, and hoists.
• Lift up to 40 lbs frequently and heavier weights with team assistance or crane support.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., eye and ear protection, steel-toe shoes).
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Why Join Sofidel Tissue?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A collaborative and safety-first workplace culture.
• The chance to work in a globally recognized company committed to sustainability and innovation.