Doffer Assistant; PFC

Location

Houston, TX 77041

• Extrusion Doffer is responsible for maintaining the bobbins, removing them when 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.
• Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are complied with 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 as 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.

• 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.

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

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to operate basic tools and measuring devices (tape measure, scale, etc.).
• Ability of repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and carrying for extended periods.

• Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor, which may involve exposure to loud noises, machinery, high temperatures and chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.