Machine Operator

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Turkey and the USA - with more than 6,000 employees.

The North American Headquarters for Sofidel America is in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania with additional plants operating in six states (Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Mississippi) as a tissue paper manufacturer for Consumer and Away-from-Home products.

We are currently looking for Machine Operators for our Inola, Oklahoma facility.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Machine Operator, you will operate machinery and computer software to produce products and quality check product according to specifications. The two (2) types of operators "Core Machine Operator" support the Rewinder Operators and Converting Production Supervisor by operating core winding equipment to meet the production demand of the plant in a safe way, complying with all company safety policies and ensuring that all cores manufactured meet specification and achieve superior quality and performance standards. The "Robot Operator" perform duties to operate machinery, produce finished product and package for shipping, while complying with instructions and prescribed routines, methods or procedures and making minor decisions. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Work from written order that give information such as to production type, material and how it is palletized.
• Perform highly complex operations involving the conversion of product to retail quality and away from home bathroom tissue and household towels.
• Set up multiple synchronized steps where settings are adjusted based on paper quality within tolerances and close. To include operating a hoist and pallet jack while loading parent rolls of paper in brackets. Reaching, stretching, pushing and pulling involved.
• May operate equipment through computer panel board to perform various tasks which may include roll diameters and lengths, perforation lengths, and lop saw functions.
• Perform quality check on product and wrapping at various critical points in the process.
• Determine grade of paper, perforation, perforation length, roll diameter, core color, lamination, edge embossing according to production requirements.
• May operate package equipment with poly or paper wrap, loaded and set up in accordance with production requirements. Including equipment to pack product in boxes.
• Make equipment adjusts to support maximum optimal efficiency.
• Communicate information on change of shift. Report product being made, as well as product specifications.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Skills & Expertise

To set you up for success from day one. Sofidel is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be willing to work a rotating swing shift (2 weeks on nights, 2 weeks on days, 2-2-3 pattern, 12 hr. shift)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated team-oriented candidate
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• CNC Machinist experience is a plus
• Good time management skills

Benefits

In addition to offering a competitive base salary, Sofidel offers the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Additional Life Insurance for employee, spouse, & children
• Career Advancement

Sofidel also offers Company Paid Benefits:

• Performance Based Bonus Plans
• Short - Term Disability
• Long - Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off ( Personal Time Off & Vacation)
• Six Paid Holidays Per Year with up to four (4) additional floating holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program

***Please be advised that there has been increased activity of identity theft and internet scams by means of fake employment offers. It is Sofidel America’s policy NOT to request any sensitive personal information and/or banking information until the end of the hiring process (bank account, routing number, SSN, etc.). We strongly advise all candidates to double check email addresses, phone numbers and webpage links as well as not share any personal information without verifying the authenticity of the request.***