Job Summary:The Backtender supports day-to-day operations of the tissue machine, ensuring continuous production, product quality, and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards. This position plays a critical role in reel and winder operations, supporting overall tissue manufacturing performance and assisting the winder team to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all tasks in accordance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with mill housekeeping standards.
Operate and monitor tissue machine components, with an emphasis on the reel and dry-end operations.
Perform reel threading and reel changes.
Operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
Conduct reel and winder sampling and quality testing, including ABB scanner operations and cleaning.
Manage broken handling and coordinate timely removal.
Assist in thecreping blade and skinning doctor change procedures.
Monitor and assist with after-dryer section operations (including steam system, drives, and felt guiding).
Understand and follow the production schedule and maintain regular communication with the Team Lead.
Adhere to permit-to-work requirements, including confined space entry protocols.
Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and know how to retrieve and interpret information.
Respond appropriately to fire and other emergencies; know site-specific emergency protocols.
Submit maintenance work orders using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Assist the winder team as needed to maintain alignment with machine operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
Prior experience in a paper mill or tissue manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Frequently Required:
Standing, walking, climbing stairs, speaking clearly, hearing, operating machinery or computer systems, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally Required:
Ascending/descending stairs, ladders, or ramps
Bending, squatting, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching above/below shoulders
Handling tools, driving equipment, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Vision Requirements:
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:This position operates in an industrial manufacturing setting. Exposure to moving machinery, noise, wet/slippery surfaces, high heat, steam, and chemicals may occur. Proper PPE must be worn at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:Barnwell Tissue Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:Barnwell Tissue Solutions, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job. If you need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job, you are encouraged to speak with Human Resources.
