1st shift Spooler Operator (Mon.-Thurs.) 7am-5:30pm

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: LaGrange, GA

Description

Set up and operate the line in order to produce product that meets quality specifications,
maintain the machine systems, make necessary adjustments, and troubleshoot common machine/quality problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Check the order sheet to determine order to run and specifications for that order.  (Ensure that the right material is being used)
• Load the core hopper with cores.
• Set up and complete initial thread up of machine.
• Perform Quality Check at least once each hour.
• Monitor process, correct jams and other problems that occur.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of line to GMP standards by removing cartons and other trash, removing dust and debris, etc. 
• Troubleshoot minor quality and machine problems; communicate more complex problems to maintenance.
• Roll Prep

·         Able to remove and replace mandrels.

• Any other duties as requested or required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Fully Qualified:  
• Level IV
• Operates assigned Spooler line at 90 % minimum average level of efficiency.
• Able to change core knives correctly.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.  Ability to stand ten hours (twelve during busy season) and walk up and down steps.  

Benefits

• Employee-owned
•  Advancement Opportunities
•  Weekly pay
•  Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
•  401(k) with employer match
•  Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
•  Tuition assistance program 
•  Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)