Rewind Specialist

28.11.2019

The Rewind Specialist is responsible for taking large rolls of non-woven material from the finished goods warehouse to the rewind machine, operate the rewind machine to cut out defects, splice rolls together, stretch wrap the roll, and return it to the finished goods warehouse. Rewind Specialist are responsible for verifying quality of rolls to ensure the highest quality product for our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect quality of printed rolls for print and material defects
Remove materials with defects
Splice rolls
Store material systematically in the warehouse
Assist in production activities associated with machine clean-up
Maintain a clean and safe work area at the rewind machine
Utilize computer to enter and obtain material information and document all transactions in an ERP-System
Assist in production activities associated with machine setup, operation, clean-up, and recommend improvements to operations
Prepare printing forms according to the production plan
Prepare printing inks for each print job
Prepare/cut the cores for each print job
Clean printing forms
Inspect all painting forms before and after run to ensure that all necessary reorders are made before the next print production
Store printing forms and inks systematically
Carry out various quality tests
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Use computers as needed to run process operation
Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving in the production
Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
Work in a quality conscious manner
Adhere and comply with high hygiene standard (e.g. hair nets required and jewellery is not allowed) with proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the production area.

Education and Experience

High school diploma required
One year of experience operating a rewinder or print machine, preferably a flexo engrave printer

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills required.
Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft AX preferred
Availability to work in shift models (24/5 // 24/7 – 8 or 12 hour shifts)

Additional Requirements

Understanding of production procedures
Ability to operate forklift
Good teamwork and communication skills
Physical activity required: including, but not limited to frequent bending, lifting, and standing
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Must have full range of motion to perform work inside and on rewind machine
High hygiene standard (e.g. hair nets required and jewellery is not allowed)
Additional duties as assigned

Fibertex Personal Care Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability or veteran status.

Join our team

Fibertex Personal Care Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of nonwoven and printed nonwoven fabric solutions for hygiene products – baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence care products. Through our Innowo Print business unit, we possess a unique print technology, where colours and images are printed directly on many types of nonwoven materials. Headquartered in Denmark, and with facilities in Denmark, Germany, Malaysia and in the US, we globally employ approx. 765 people.