Rewind Machine Operator 3rd shift

About the Role

As a Rewind Operator, you will operate a rewind machine to break down large press rolls into smaller rolls according to customer specifications. You will follow job ticket instructions to ensure rolls meet the correct length, copy position, and core size. The role includes verifying the quality of supplied rolls, reviewing products for defects, and performing finishing duties such as boxing products for shipping.

Responsibilities

• Review job work instructions/tickets and set up the rewind machine properly for the job, including blades, cores, and copy position.
• Operate the rewind machine to break large press rolls into finished customer rolls.
• Review labels and rolls for quality and consistency.
• Perform splices where two rolls of the same product are taped together.
• Follow company procedures for verification of product ID numbers and visual inspection with supervisor sign-off.
• Verify Core IDs for finished rolls and place them inside and outside of the roll, following supervisor verification.
• Place finished rolls in the proper box, verify core and box IDs match, and place the box in the designated area for shipping or stock.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding label issues, including over/under runs, label quality, or ID number questions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous machine operation experience.
• Printing-related production experience preferred.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated by task accomplishment and comfortable performing routine tasks at a high level.
• Proactive in identifying problems or inconsistencies and bringing them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple labels daily.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses are recommended in the production area.
• Safety toe shoes are required in the production area.