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Reel Operator Shift

Job in Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41018, USA
Listing for: Cartamundi
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Reel Operator A Shift

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different
, play different
.

The Schedule for this position will be Monday-Thursday 4:45am-4:45pm

The Reel Operator will be responsible for rewinding laminated paper that exits the Laminator machine onto a roll. This position is also responsible for removing rolls of paper from the machine and auditing the paper’s thickness and moisture content.

What you’ll do as a Reel Operator
:
  • Observes paper quality as it exits from the Laminator
  • Handles rolls of laminated paper as they exit the oven
  • Monitors the roll size and changes the take‑up roll using a splicing technique
  • Inflates, deflates and handles the air bar on paper rolls
  • Removes samples of laminated paper from completed rolls to check moisture content
  • Communicates with the Laminator Operator if moisture levels are out of specification so modifications may be made
  • Uses hoist to lift paper rolls off machine
  • Notifies Stock Handlers of rolls to be moved
  • Keep work areas clean and orderly in accordance with 5S standards
  • Other duties as assigned
We’re looking for a Reel Operator with:
Knowledge
  • Minimum 2 to 5 years of machine operation experience
  • Prior printing experience preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Skills
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude
  • High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
  • Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team
Benefits a Reel Operator Can Expect from Cartamundi:
  • Competitive pay
  • Climate controlled facility
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more
Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

  • Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignment
  • Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend
  • Ability to reach and lift object overhead
  • Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
  • Involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines.
  • This Reel Operator
    position is located on-site in our Erlanger, Ky facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These…

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