Doffer Assistant (PFC)

Job Details: Job Location: Polytex Fibers LLC - Houston, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Extrusion Doffer is responsible for maintaining the bobbins, removing them, as they are full of yarn, replacing them with empty bobbins, and transferring the yarn so winding can continue. Adjust the tooling and processing parameters to meet product specifications. Is responsible for monitoring defects and machine malfunctions. Ensure safety procedures and sanitation regulations.

DESCRIPTION

Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are comply to minimize workplace hazards.
Immediately report to supervisor any incident and unsafe condition.
Manually removing bobbins one by one from the winder replaces them with empty bobbins.
Manually placing bobbins by using air guns and scissors.
Threading yarn positions.
Identifying and removing yarn that has wrapped around rollers or other parts of the machine.
Removing tubes from the machine is needed to maintain continuous production.
Ensures proper labeling and documentation of packed products.
Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
Fill out production reports with accuracy and attention.
Follow housekeeping standards.
Maintain area organized and clean.
Follows safety policies and sanitation regulations.
Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to work independently.
Mechanical ability to run equipment and use small hand tools.
Basic math and measuring ability.
Ability to identify and address small issues with yarn placement.
Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
Ability to be organized, multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.
Able to read and write.
Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred experience in plastics manufacturing.
Preferred experience in machinery operations.

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