Winding Operator

Yazoo Mills, Inc.; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Appreciation events

Career development

Job summary

Yazoo Mills, Inc. in New Oxford is seeking a Winding Operator for the 3rd shift to operate spiral winders and a cut-off saw to fill customer orders.

You will read specs, set up machines, measure tolerances, and ensure quality while minimizing waste, with emphasis on safety and orderly work areas.

The role requires 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a teamwork-driven, quality-focused mindset in a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to fill orders per spec sheet.
• Measure and inspect tolerances per spec.
• Operate winding and cut-off saws efficiently to minimize waste.
• Identify quality issues and take corrective action.
• Communicate finished product details on production orders.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work area.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Math/Measurement skills

Education

High school education/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 hiring a Winding Operator to join our well-established and growing company on third shift in our New Oxford facility.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: Operation of spiral winder and cut-off saws and other miscellaneous equipment to fill customer orders.

• 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.

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.

• Integrity – Doing the right thing.


• Innovation – Being a problem solver.


• Collaboration – Working together.


• Quality – Having higher standards.


• Safety – Having a 4C Safety Culture

Requirements:

• High school education/GED


• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience

Competencies:

• Problem solving


• Analytical ability


• Communication skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Math/Measurement skills

Shifts Available: 3rd Shift Monday - Thursday 8PM - 6AM. Starting rate of pay is $28.62/hour.