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 Machine Operators in our Winding Department to join our well-established and growing company in New Oxford and in Hanover, PA.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages.
• Comprehensive Benefits that include Health, Dental, 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of a spiral winder and cut-off saws, as well as other miscellaneous equipment to fill customer orders.

Essential Functions
1. Read and understand spec sheet and production orders to set-up machines correctly to produce a quality product.
2. Measuring, calipering, and checking the overall quality per customer specifications.
3. Ability to operate equipment effectively and efficiently.
4. Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
5. Identify quality issues of end product and raw materials and remedy accordingly.
6. Ability to analyze packaging and make adjustments when needed.
7. Ability to lift 100 lbs., bend and twist throughout the work day.
8. Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine operations and other essential tasks as assigned.
9. Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain clean and orderly work area.

Competencies
1. Problem Solving.
2. Analytical ability.
3. Communication skills.
4. Interpersonal skills.
5. Math/Measurement skills.

Shifts available:

2nd Shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 3 pm - 1 am; Friday 3 pm- 8pm plus clean up time, overtime as needed.
• Rate of pay starts at $26.00 per hour, with potential to earn up to $28.99 per hour.
• Job is located in New Oxford, PA.

Required Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Prior machine operating experience is required, though machine specific training will be conducted once enrolled in our formal training program.

Employment is full-time through a local staffing agency. Once applicant has completed the required contract hours with the staffing agency and met performance standards, regular employment will begin with Yazoo Mills. Hours worked under the staffing arrangement are credited toward service time and benefits eligibility.