Winder Operator

Grafix; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Grafix (GRAFIX) is seeking a dependable Winder Operator Associate to join our production team in Maple Heights, OH. You will set up, operate, and monitor winding equipment to produce finished rolls, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

The shift runs 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include loading winders, producing finished products, labeling, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Load materials and set up winders according to job specifications.
• Operate winding equipment to convert master rolls into finished products.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Cut custom cores as needed to support production requirements.
• Apply headers, labels, and barcodes to finished rolls.
• Complete production schedules and job documentation accurately.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and lubrication.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Tow motor / forklift

Job description

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Winder Operator Associate to join our production team. In this hands-on role, you will set up, operate, and monitor winding equipment while ensuring product quality, safety, and production efficiency. Shift is 7am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

What You'll Do

• Load materials and set up wide and small winders according to job specifications.
• Operate winding equipment to convert master rolls into finished products.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Cut custom cores as needed to support production requirements.
• Apply headers, labels, and barcodes to finished rolls.
• Complete production schedules and job documentation accurately.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and lubrication.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 80 pounds repeatedly.
• Stand and operate equipment for up to 7 hours per shift.
• Frequently walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and carry materials.
• Use manual dexterity to operate production equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a tow motor/forklift or willingness to obtain company-sponsored certification.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience operating production machinery, working with manufacturing materials, and operating a tow motor/forklift is preferred. Candidates without certification must be willing to complete company-provided tow motor certification training.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Health, vision, dental and voluntary life insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of GRAFIX.