Core Cutter: Precision Core Cutting & Material Handling

Sappi Papier Holding; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Travel opportunities

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Core Cutter to ensure continuous production by cutting cores to spec, loading and supplying winders, and maintaining stock accuracy. You will operate forklift equipment as needed and collaborate with the production team to uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least a year of experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, with a Grade 12 education plus Maths and Physical Science (or N3 in Pulp and Paper).

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum of one year relevant manufacturing experience within the Pulp and Paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Cut cores accurately to the required sizes and specifications for KLB and Newsprint winders.
• Load correctly sized cores into the designated core trolley compartments and issue them to winders and Wrapline.
• Offload, handle and store incoming cores, core plugs and steel tips; operate a forklift when required.
• Operate slotting and expanding machines to insert steel tips into core ends.
• Record all materials received and issued to winders and Wrapline for stock control and traceability.
• Cut core samples and submit to the Paper Laboratory for quality testing.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning bins, dust-extraction areas and surrounding waste-bin areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper

Job description

Sappi is seeking a Core Cutter to ensure continuous production by cutting cores to spec, loading and supplying winders, and maintaining stock accuracy. You will operate forklift equipment as needed and collaborate with the production team to uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least a year of experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, with a Grade 12 education plus Maths and Physical Science (or N3 in Pulp and Paper).