Rewind Operator, 2nd shift-LEW-TX

Fortis Solutions Group employs over 700 people, operates multiple manufacturing facilities, has distribution capabilities across the country and is represented by an experienced sales team that services customers around the world. 

While the business has evolved over the years, the one constant is our focus and reputation for quality and service.

Fortis Solutions Group in Lewisville, TX is looking to add a rewind operator to our production staff!

The Rewind Operator is responsible for operating a rewind machine to take large rolls from a press and break them down into smaller rolls following the customer’s specifications. The Rewind Operator follows specifications on the job ticket to complete the rolls to the right length, copy position, and core size. Rewind Operators are responsible for verifying quality of supplied rolls and reviewing product for defects to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. Rewind Operators may also box product or perform other finishing duties to ensure product is provided to shipping in an accurate and timely manner.

This position will work second shift, from 2:00pm to 12:00am, Monday through Thursday. Fortis provides full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, 401k with match and profit sharing as well as generous PTO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review job work instructions/tickets and set up the rewind machine properly for the job, including blades, cores, and copy position.
• Operate the machine to break the large press rolls into finished customer rolls.
• Review labels and rolls for quality and consistency.
• Perform splices in which two rolls of the same product are taped together. Follow company procedures and requirements for verification of the product ID numbers and visual inspection with supervisor sign off.
• Verify Core IDs for the finished rolls and place them inside and outside of the roll, following verification by the supervisor that the Core ID is correct.
• Place finished rolls in the proper box, verifying the core and box IDs match, and place the box in the designated area for either shipping or stock products.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the label, including over or under runs, label quality, or ID number questions.
• Maintains the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed Fortis policies and safety regulations.
• Additional duties as required.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year machine operation experience or printing related production experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated by task accomplishment and comfortable doing routine tasks at a high level.
• Must be proactive to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Training Requirements:

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses and safety toe shoes are highly recommended in the production area.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.