Rewind Machine Operator – Label Printing

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate rewinding equipment according to job specifications.
• Perform visual inspection of finished press rolls to ensure they meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and address defects to ensure product consistency and integrity.
• Perform light maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing minor parts to keep machines operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and escalate major maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Operate material handling equipment such as manual pallet jacks (to move palletized product) and roll lifts (to transfer rolls from pallets to rewinder).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to make basic repairs and machine adjustments.
• Ability to work all scheduled hours, including overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and equipment.
• Requires repetitive movements and prolonged standing (upright rewinder) or sitting (tabletop rewinder).
• Fast-paced production setting with strict quality and efficiency requirements.
• Operation requires the use of a strobe light for inspection.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity