Winder Operator (KLB) – Paper Production & Quality Control

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Winder Operator KLB to join the Winder team and help achieve production targets while ensuring quality. You will record production data, monitor paper quality, and assist with start-up, reel handling, and safety procedures on site in Mpumalanga.

The role requires basic Pulp and Paper education and at least one year of manufacturing experience, with opportunities for development, travel, and a stable career in a global leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Records paper production on the PTS and updates roll data on the Metso system per schedule.
• Monitors paper quality using Papermap and Autoline reports and flags abnormalities.
• Updates paper status on the PTS with Shift Superintendent decisions: Pass, Cull or Recovery.
• Marks reels for retesting, submits samples to the lab, and communicates results for final decisions.
• Cuts jumbo sets, secures loose ends, applies tape and barcodes, and conducts final reel inspections.
• Updates reel statuses for defects and ensures correct Cull coding for rejects.
• Supports Winderman with start-up prep, jumbo prep after turn-up, and general housekeeping.
• Operates overhead crane to load reels, supports maintenance shutdowns, and follows safety procedures.

Education

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

Job description

Sappi is seeking a Winder Operator KLB to join the Winder team and help achieve production targets while ensuring quality. You will record production data, monitor paper quality, and assist with start-up, reel handling, and safety procedures on site in Mpumalanga.

The role requires basic Pulp and Paper education and at least one year of manufacturing experience, with opportunities for development, travel, and a stable career in a global leader.