Winding Operator
Company: Yazoo Mills
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned
manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a
wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting, labeling,
printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical
supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned
business and our teammates are our family. We foster a company
culture that inspires our employees to be innovative thinkers,
problem solvers, community- minded, and results driven. Are you
looking for a new career with a stable company who has been in
business for over 120 years? Yazoo Mills is hiring a Winding
Operator to join our well-established and growing company in
Hanover, PA on second shift in our Hanover Plant 2 facility. We
offer: Competitive Wages. Comprehensive Benefits that include
Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short Term
Disability, 8 paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and more. Celebration of
milestones and successes along with an occasional pop-up surprise
to let our employees know we appreciate all of their hard work and
dedication. Career Development by promoting from within and
on-the-job training. Workplace Values: Our values are the driving
force in how we think, act, and communicate. Yazoo Mills seeks
employees who share these workplace values and demonstrate them on
a daily basis. Integrity – Doing the right thing. Innovation –
Being a problem solver. Collaboration – Working together. Quality –
Having higher standards. Safety – Having a 4C Safety Culture JOB
DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective: Operation of spiral winder and
cut-off saws and other miscellaneous equipment to fill customer
orders. Read and understand spec sheet and production orders to
set-up machines correctly to produce a quality product. Measuring,
calipering, and checking the overall quality of the tolerances per
spec sheet. Understanding all machine operations to cut the product
to spec sheet/customer specifications. Operate the machine
effectively and efficiently to minimize waste. Analyze packaging
and make adjustments when needed. Identifying quality deficiencies
and ability to identify and perform corrective action. Ability to
communicate finished product on production order. Comply with
safety regulations/procedures and maintain clean and orderly work
area. Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and
assistance with regard to machine set-up and other essential tasks
assigned. Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop and twist throughout
the work day. Thread winders to produce a quality core utilizing
various layers of paper. Perform Snake Lace technique continuously
to secure tubes for transport. Tie bundles, pack boxes, stand on
end etc. Competencies Problem solving Analytical ability
Communication skills Interpersonal skills Ability to do repetitive
tasks Required Education and Experience: High School education/GED
1-2 years of manufacturing experience Shifts Available: 2nd Shift
Monday - Thursday 3PM-1AM, including overtime Starting rate of pay:
$29.62/hour
Keywords: Yazoo Mills, Frederick , Winding Operator, Manufacturing , Hanover, Maryland
