Collator Operator

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Dependent care

Vision benefits

Legal benefits

Gym discounts

Wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas is seeking a Collator Operator to support the Corestock department. The role involves obtaining raw material, ensuring the collating process runs smoothly, and maintaining machine performance. This position operates on the night shift from 5pm to 5am.

Ideal candidates have 6 months of Contech experience (or 1 year in Phenolic/Core) and can lift 50–100 lbs. The environment is indoor with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature extremes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Contech experience; if no applicants possess, 1 year Phenolic/Core experience.
• Physical ability to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Night shift 5pm–5am.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily inventory from Phenolic Checker or Team Lead.
• Visually inspect rolls for damage and discard damaged material.
• Monitor raw materials for quality and line-up; adjust as needed.
• Thread machine and perform splices/re-threading as required.
• Change out pallets and attach corresponding tags to completed pallets.
• Complete all computer work and paperwork.
• Set up rolls for oncoming crew.
• Regular attendance required.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

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

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has an opening for a Collator Operator. The Temple Corestock department currently has an opening for a Collator Operator. The Collator Operator will obtain raw material to be collated at specified lengths as determined by the Product Quality department. Make sure machine is running properly at all times. This position is for the night shift 5pm – 5am.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtain daily inventory needs from Phenolic Checker or Team Lead
• 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
• Make sure all computer work and paperwork is completed
• Set up rolls for oncoming crew
• Regular Attendance Required

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 work standards.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE Have at least 6 months’ Contech experience. If no applicants possess, the company will accept one (1) years’ experience in Phenolic/Core area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50 to 100 lbs.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

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.