Recut Set Up Operator

About the Company

Yazoo Mills, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide range 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 a company culture that inspires innovation, problem-solving, community-mindedness, and results-driven performance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Machine Set-Up Operator in our Recutting Department to join our well-established and growing company in New Oxford and Hanover, PA. This role involves setting up recutting machines to cut cores into smaller lengths for various industries, operating the machines, and troubleshooting issues related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand production orders to set up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
• Measure and check the overall quality of tolerances using a caliper, per the production order.
• Understand all machine operations to cut the product to customer specifications.
• Identify quality deficiencies and perform corrective actions.
• Communicate finished product details on the production order.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Accept supervision and assistance with machine set-up and other essential tasks as assigned.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and twisting throughout the workday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior machine operating experience is required, though machine-specific training will be provided.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Workplace Values

Yazoo Mills seeks employees who share and demonstrate these workplace values daily:

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

Benefits

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

Pay

Rate of pay starts at $26.97 per hour, with potential to earn up to $29.47 per hour.

Schedule

3rd shift: 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Thursday, including overtime.