Core Cutter

Accredo Packaging; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredo Packaging in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a hands-on Core Cutter to support production by processing core requests safely and efficiently. You will ensure materials are ready to fulfill customer orders, perform setup/changeovers, and operate the core cutter with routine quality checks.

This role requires reading production orders, strong troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating bag machines or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Processes core requests.
• Performs job setup/changeover.
• Operates/troubleshoots core cutter.
• Performs quality checks.
• Reports/catches nonconforming issues.
• Stages cores.
• Recycles core scrap.
• Removes film and tape from returned PVC cores.
• Transports cores utilizing a pallet jack.
• Maintains core cutter and notifies Converting Team Lead to generate work orders.
• Cleans and ensures the department is maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read production orders

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Core Cutter is responsible for processing core requests in a safe and efficient manner to ensure that production has the materials needed to fulfill customer orders.Location: 12682 Cardinal Meadow Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478Shift: Days, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM with a 2/3/2 rotation.API Group is a family and minority-owned packaging leader with 40+ years in the industry. Through Advance Polybag, Accredo Packaging, and Advance Paperbag, our family of companies provides plastic, flexible, and paper packaging solutions for customers across a variety of markets. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, API Group brings together decades of packaging expertise, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and a shared commitment to quality.Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:Complies with established safety policies and procedures and other regulations as applicable.Processes core requests.Performs job setup/changeover.Operates/troubleshoots core cutter.Performs quality checks.Reports/corrects nonconforming issues.Stages cores.Recycles core scrap.Removes film and tape from returned PVC cores.Transports cores utilizing a pallet jack.Maintains core cutter and notifies Converting Team Lead to generate work orders.Cleans and ensures the department is maintained in an orderly fashion.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED equivalent required.Prior experience in operating bag machines or similar equipment preferred.Skills & Abilities:Ability to read and interpret production orders and specifications.Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve mechanical issues efficiently.Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced environment.Physical Requirements:Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and moving parts.Other RequirementsEligible to work in the United States.Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.Ability to work overtime as required.Completion of training courses as determined by management.Willingness to continue learning and developing within the role.#LI-DNP