Recut Set Up Operator

Yazoo Mills, Inc.; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazoo Mills, Inc. in New Oxford, PA seeks a Machine Set-Up Operator in the Recutting Department to set up recutting machines, run operations, and ensure products meet customer specifications.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and prior machine operating experience; able to lift 50 lbs, bend and twist; 3rd shift is 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday–Thursday with overtime. Yazoo Mills offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior machine operating experience is required; training provided.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend and twist as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand production orders to set up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
• Measure using a caliper and check tolerances per production orders.
• Understand all machine operations to cut product to customer specifications.
• Identify quality deficiencies and perform corrective action.
• Communicate finished product details on the production order.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Accept supervision and assist with machine set-up and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain mobility to lift up to 50 lbs and operate through the shift.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical ability

Communications skills

Interpersonal skills

Repetitive tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting, labeling, printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned business and our teammates are our family. We foster a company culture that inspires our employees to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers, community minded, and results driven.

Are you looking for a new career with a stable company who has been in business for over 120 years? Yazoo Mills is seeking a Machine Set-Up Operator in our Recutting Department to join our well-established and growing company in New Oxford and Hanover, PA.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages.
• Comprehensive Benefits that include Health, Dental, vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 8 paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Celebration of milestones and successes, along with an occasional pop-up surprise to let our employees know we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.
• Career Development by promoting from within and on-the-job training.

Workplace Values:

Our values are the driving force in how we think, act, and communicate. Yazoo Mills seeks employees who share these workplace values and demonstrate them on a daily basis.

1. Integrity – Doing the right thing.
2. Innovation – Being a problem solver.
3. Collaboration – Working together.
4. Quality – Having higher standards.
5. Safety - Follow the 4C Safety Culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Set up recutting machines to cut cores into smaller lengths for the industry. Run and understand the operation of the recut machines. Ability to problem-solve issues related to the position.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Read and understand production orders to set up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
2. 2. Measuring, using a caliper, and checking the overall quality of the tolerances per the production order.
3. 3. Understanding all machine operations to cut the product to the customer specifications.
4. 4. Identifying quality deficiencies and the ability to identify and perform corrective action.
5. 5. Ability to communicate finished product on the production order.
6. 6. Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
7. 7. Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up and other essential tasks as assigned.
8. 8. Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, and twist throughout the workday.

Competencies

1. 1. Problem Solving.
2. 2. Analytical ability.
3. 3. Communications skills.
4. 4. Interpersonal skills.
5. 5. Ability to do repetitive tasks.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior machine operating experience is required, although machine-specific training will be conducted through our formal training program.

Rate of pay starts at $26.97 per hour, with potential to earn up to $29.47 per hour.

Hours

Hours for 3rd shift are from 8:00 pm to 6:0 am, Monday through Thursday, including overtime.