Production Operator

Role Overview
The Winder Operator is part of a crew operating two production lines in a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safely producing high-quality products and packaging while meeting customer expectations.

1. Plant and Environmental Safety
   Follow the Client Safety Standard “Safer Together”
   Take personal ownership of workplace safety and hold team members accountable
   Report all accidents, near misses, or injuries immediately
   Participate in safety, quality, TPM, AM, and housekeeping programs
   Reduce environmental impact and follow waste disposal/recycling procedures
   Comply with all plant rules and safety regulations
   Perform workstation and equipment cleanup duties
   Communicate safety concerns and equipment abnormalities promptly
   Inspect vehicles and PIV equipment before and during shifts
2. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
   Participate in TPM initiatives and activities (CILT, 5S)
   Actively engage in AM/Pillar teams
   Use TPM methods to understand and improve equipment
   Identify and participate in learning opportunities
   Apply Focused Improvement (FI) tools for problem-solving
   Work toward zero injuries, zero defects, zero losses
   Optimize equipment during preventive maintenance (PM) days
   Maintain DMS and AM team boards
3. Quality Control & Operations
   Perform quality checks on winders, EDL, and conveyors
   Adjust control panels (speed, delays, timers)
   Provide QC information to plant employees
   Monitor and report material issues
   Communicate with coater-end and back-end operators
   Evaluate finished product weight and thickness