Machine Set Up Operator

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 seeking a Machine Set-Up Operator in our Recutting Department to join our well-established and growing company in New Oxford and Hanover, PA.

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:
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.

1. Integrity – Doing the right thing.


2. Innovation – Being a problem solver.


3. Collaboration – Working together.


4. Quality – Having higher standards.


5. Safety - Follow the 4C Safety Culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Set up recutting machines to cut cores into smaller lengths for the industry. Run and understand the operation of the recut machines. Ability to problem-solve issues related to the position.

Essential Functions

1. Read and understand production orders to set up machines correctly to produce a quality product. 

2. Measuring, using a caliper, and checking the overall quality of the tolerances per the production order.
3. Understanding all machine operations to cut the product to the customer specifications.
4. Identifying quality deficiencies and the ability to identify and perform corrective action.
5. Ability to communicate finished product on the production order.
6. Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
7. Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up and other essential tasks as assigned.
8. Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, and twist throughout the workday.

Competencies
1. Problem Solving.
2. Analytical ability.
3. Communications skills.
4. Interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to do repetitive tasks.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Prior machine operating experience is required, although machine-specific training will be conducted through our formal training program.

Rate of pay starts at $26.97 per hour, with potential to earn up to $29.47 per hour.

Hours for 3rd shift are from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Thursday, including overtime.