Rewind Operator

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UPM Raflatac is looking for a FLCRM1 Rewind Operator in Mills River, NC who will be responsible for safely operating the rewinder and mobile equipment to run jobs/orders planned to the rewinder to fill customer orders and correct defective material. FLCRM1 Operator will run stock coils to correct/remove defects so coils can be used for customer orders.

Greetings from your future manager

As a Rewind Operator, you become an integral part of the company's workflow, working alongside a knowledgeable and diligent team, with a wide range of tasks to engage with each day. You will be partnering with team members from multiple sectors to support their achievement of goals. Welcome to the team! - Joe G Shelton, Material Flow Supervisor 

 What you will do

• Be responsible for safe operation of rewinder, safe operation of forklift and other mobile equipment
• Be responsible for thorough inspection of quality defects in material
• Efficiently operate the rewinder at an acceptable level
• Be in charge of packing reels on pallets per customer FOM’s and packing plans 
• Be responsible for breaking down/upending and restoring stock and customer reels/pallets
• Organize and locate stocks, wrap pallets

 Who you are

• You have any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School education and 1-2 years’ work experience in an industrial setting. Previous work experience in paper/paper converting industry or experience working with web-handling equipment desired. Previous Slitting / Finishing of pressure sensitive laminates preferred
• You are able to work well within a team
• You have well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability and willingness to apply a systematic approach to the process
• You are computer-literate. Knowledge of mechanical principles can be advantageous, 
• Your proficiency in verbal and written interactions, along with your capability to comprehend and follow detailed written directives, is noteworthy

This is what we offer to you

Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values. 

Inspired and motivated teams: We have a highly skilled workforce. We are a multi-faceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives. 

Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.

Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future. 

Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan. 

Additional information

Location: Mills River, NC

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered. 

If you are interested in this job offer, please submit your application via Apply button by October 23, 2024. 

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] 

This job description is intended to be a guide, and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

UPM Raflatac is a leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2021. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com 

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