Collator Helper

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs / dependent care

Vision benefits

Legal benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas, has an opening for Collator Helper in the Corestock department. The role involves obtaining raw material, maintaining machine operation, and ensuring continuous production on a day shift from 7am to 9pm, Monday/Tuesday and Friday/Saturday.

Essential duties include handling Kraft rolls, inspecting materials, adjusting line quality, threading equipment, pallet changes, and supporting multiple machines. Attendance and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience required.
• Able to perform heavy lifting and manual material handling.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Kraft rolls for collating as needed.
• Visually inspect rolls for damage and discard damaged paper.
• Monitor raw materials for quality and alignment; adjust as needed.
• Thread machine and re-thread; perform splices as required.
• Change pallets and tag completed pallets.
• Set up rolls for oncoming crew.
• Attend work regularly and reliably.
• Train in backup positions (Phenolic/Corestock); operate multiple industrial machines.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety standards

Basic computer skills

Job description

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability

• FSAs and dependent care options

• Vision and legal benefits

• Gym discounts and wellness clinics

• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility

• Training, coaching, and mentorship

• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year

• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

WilsonartinTemple, Texashas an opening for Collator Helper

Temple, Texas Corestock department currently has an opening for a Collator Helper. The Collator Helper obtains raw material to be collated at specified lengths as determined by the Product Quality Department. Make sure machine is always running properly. Performs other task as needed. This position is for Day shift working 7am – 9pm, Monday/Tuesday and Friday/Saturday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain Kraft rolls for collating as needed.
• Visually inspect rolls for damage, discard any damaged paper in the appropriate waste can.
• Continually monitor raw materials for visual quality and line up, make any necessary adjustments.
• Thread machine up; make splices and re-thread machine as needed.
• Change out pallets and make sure corresponding tags are placed in each completed pallet.
• Set up rolls for oncoming crew.
• Regular attendance required.
• Train in back up positions as required (Phenolic/Corestock). Operate multiple pieces of industrial equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operation of equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of the safety standards applicable to the Production areas and other pertinent rules / regulations governing Knowledge of computers is sufficient to input and retrieve data

EXPERIENCE:

One year work experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy work - Heavy work. Tasks involve pushing / pulling of material up to 100 lbs., lifting up to 85 lbs. from floor to mid-thigh, lift to 50 lbs. from mid-thigh to shoulder, lift 40 lbs. from shoulder to overhead, carry up to 135 lbs. and standing and walking during a minimum ten-hour shift.

ENVIRONMENT:

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.