Doffer Assistant (PFC)

Polytex Fibers Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytex Fibers Corporation in Houston, TX is hiring an Extrusion Doffer responsible for maintaining bobbins, replacing full with empty, and transferring yarn so winding continues.

You will adjust tooling and parameters to meet product specs, monitor defects, and ensure safety, sanitation and GMP standards.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, basic math, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced plastics production environment.

Qualifications

• GMP, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and follow procedures.
• Strong safety and sanitation awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bobbins and replace with empty ones to keep winding moving.
• Adjust tooling and processing parameters to meet product specs.
• Monitor defects and machine malfunctions; report issues.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations; keep area clean.
• Fill out production reports accurately; document packaging.

Skills

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tool operation

Basic math & measurement

Yarn placement attention

Machinery process monitoring

Urgency & accuracy

Reading & writing

GMPs/FSSC 22000/HACCP knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77041

Extrusion Doffer is responsible for maintaining the bobbins, removing them, as they are full of yarn, replacing them with empty bobbins, and transferring the yarn so winding can continue. Adjust the tooling and processing parameters to meet product specifications. Is responsible for monitoring defects and machine malfunctions. Ensure safety procedures and sanitation regulations.

DESCRIPTION

• Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are comply to minimize workplace hazards.
• Immediately report to supervisor any incident and unsafe condition.
• Manually removing bobbins one by one from the winder replaces them with empty bobbins.
• Manually placing bobbins by using air guns and scissors.
• Threading yarn positions.
• Identifying and removing yarn that has wrapped around rollers or other parts of the machine.
• Removing tubes from the machine is needed to maintain continuous production.
• Ensures proper labeling and documentation of packed products.
• Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Fill out production reports with accuracy and attention.
• Follow housekeeping standards.
• Maintain area organized and clean.
• Follows safety policies and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently.
• Mechanical ability to run equipment and use small hand tools.
• Basic math and measuring ability.
• Ability to identify and address small issues with yarn placement.
• Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
• Ability to be organized, multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.
• Able to read and write.
• Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Preferred experience in machinery operations.