Winding Operator

Yazoo Mills, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 33,663 - 47,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Yazoo Mills, Inc. is looking for a Winding Operator for the second shift in Hanover, PA. The role involves operating spiral winders and ensuring product quality by understanding specifications and production orders. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.

Starting pay is $29.62/hour, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k). Join us in a collaborative environment focused on integrity, innovation, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and twist throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand spec sheet and production orders.
• Measure and check the overall quality of the tolerances per spec sheet.
• Operate the machine effectively to minimize waste.
• Identify quality deficiencies and perform corrective actions.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to do repetitive tasks

Education

High School education/GED

1-2 years of manufacturing experience

Job description

About Yazoo Mills

Yazoo Mills, Inc., a family‑owned manufacturer of paper tubes and cores, is hiring a Winding Operator in Hanover, PA on the second shift.

What 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

• Integrity – Doing the right thing.
• Innovation – Being a problem solver.
• Collaboration – Working together.
• Quality – Having higher standards.
• Safety – Having a 4C Safety Culture

Job Description

Summary / Objective

Operation of spiral winder and cut‑off saws and other miscellaneous equipment to fill customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand spec sheet and production orders to set‑up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
• Measuring, calipering, and checking the overall quality of the tolerances per spec sheet.
• Understanding all machine operations to cut the product to spec sheet/customer specifications.
• Operate the machine effectively and efficiently to minimize waste.
• Analyze packaging and make adjustments when needed.
• Identifying quality deficiencies and ability to identify and perform corrective action.
• Ability to communicate finished product on production order.
• Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set‑up and other essential tasks assigned.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop and twist throughout the work day.
• Thread winders to produce a quality core utilizing various layers of paper.
• Perform Snake Lace technique continuously to secure tubes for transport.
• Tie bundles, pack boxes, stand on end etc.

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to do repetitive tasks

Required Education and Experience

• High School education/GED
• 1‑2 years of manufacturing experience

Shifts Available

2nd Shift Monday – Thursday 3PM‑1AM, including overtime.

Starting rate of pay

$29.62/hour