Recut Set Up Operator

About Us

Yazoo Mills, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, including converting, labeling, printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned business with over 120 years of stability, fostering a company culture that inspires innovation, problem-solving, community-mindedness, and results-driven performance.

About the Role

We are hiring a Recut Setup Operator to join our well-established and growing company on second shift in our Plant 2 facility in Hanover, PA. This role involves setting up recutting machines to cut cores into smaller lengths for industry, running and understanding the operation of recut machines, and ensuring quality production according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up recutting machines to cut cores into smaller lengths per industry requirements.
• Run and understand the operation of recut machines, including problem-solving related issues.
• Read and interpret spec sheets and production orders to set up machines correctly for quality production.
• Measure, caliper, and check overall quality and tolerances per spec sheet.
• Understand all machine operations to ensure product meets spec sheet and customer specifications.
• Identify quality deficiencies and perform corrective actions.
• Communicate finished product details on production orders.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures; maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Accept supervision and assistance for machine set-up and other assigned tasks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., bend, and twist throughout the workday.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience with prior machine operation and set-up experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Problem-solving
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Math and measurement skills

Workplace Values

Our values drive how we think, act, and communicate. We seek employees who demonstrate these values daily:

• Integrity – Doing the right thing.
• Innovation – Being a problem solver.
• Collaboration – Working together.
• Quality – Having higher standards.
• Safety – Maintaining a 4C Safety Culture.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Celebration of milestones and successes, including occasional surprises to show appreciation.
• Career development through promoting from within and on-the-job training.

Pay

Starting rate of pay is $28.82/hour.

Schedule

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM.