Fanfold/Rewinder Machine Operator

Ranpak; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry seeks a Fanfold/Rewinder Machine Operator for their Reno facility. This full-time role entails independently operating a machine to convert large rolls of paper, ensuring quality control while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a performance-based bonus structure.

Benefits

Health insurance after 30 days

Dental and Vision insurance after 30 days

PTO and Personal time available

Annual bonus up to 9%

401K

Referral Bonus

Parental Leave

Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Company paid Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in running industrial machinery.
• Ability to lift 20 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operates fanfold or rewinding machine ensuring product is cut to proper length.
• Loads rolls of paper and threads paper between feed rollers.
• Checks finished product to ensure it meets specifications.

Skills

Ability to make necessary machine adjustments

Good organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The Paper Converter independently operates a machine that converts large mill rolls of paper into fanfold paper or rewinds paper into rolls. In addition to the hourly rate, employees can earn a weekly bonus based on your production performance. We are hiring on 1st and 3rd shifts immediately.

Schedule

10-hour shift- 4-day work week

Shift Availability

Day Shift - Monday- Thursday 5:00am-3:30 pm

Afternoons Monday- Thursday 3:30pm-1:30 am

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates a fanfold machine or rewinding machine ensuring product is cut to proper length and width.
• Loads rolls of paper on machine back stands and threads paper between feed rollers to wind smaller rolls of 2-ply or 3-ply of paper.
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding which may cause out of spec condition.
• Guides fanfold bundle into off-load conveyor once bundle is finished.
• Adjusts machine settings such as air pressures for brakes, tension and web control, adjust speed controls and alignment settings for paper.
• Removes product from conveyor and places on pallet in upright or horizontal position according to skid loading diagram.
• Applies splice tape to bundle and may apply splice tape to rolls.
• Checks finished product to ensure it meets product specs reworks as required.
• Verify product is correct to schedule and set up.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance after 30 days
• Dental and Vision insurance after 30 days
• PTO and Personal time available
• Annual bonus up to 9%
• 401K
• Referral Bonus
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Additional AD&D Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months of experience in running industrial machinery.
• Ability to make necessary machine adjustments.
• Ability to learn and run multiple machines with a high level of efficiency.
• Basic machine knowledge.
• Ability to move or lift 20 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic math skills
  
  

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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