Winder Operator KLB

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Winder Operator KLB to ensure safely and efficiently operates the Winder by assisting the Winderman with duties, to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime, rejections and waste.

As a Winder Operator KLB , you will be responsible for:

• Prepares equipment for start-up and shutdown procedures.


• Operates Overhead crane to load reels onto unwind stand.


• Sets up and checks slitter knives, ensuring they are sharp and undamaged, as well as inspecting drive drums and motors.


• Feeds paper through Winder machine.


• Removes side runs using OTIS lift to basement.


• Ensures availability of correct-sized cores at Winder during shift.


• Ejects empty spools and loads new Jumbo onto back stand.


• Transfers paper webs onto conveyor system in front of Winder.

What are we looking for:

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science) or N3 Pulp and Paper.


• Minimum 1 year experience working on a Paper Machine manufacturing process.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly. changing world even after 80 years of existence


• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi


• Market-leading leave benefits


• Employee wellbeing benefits