Assistant Operator Jobs in Lawrence, MA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:                      Winder Operator (Packaging)

Department:                 Production

Reports to:                   Lead Winder Operator; Production Supervisor

Supervises:                   N/A

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Date:                            January 2026

Shift C: Thurs, Fri, Sat + alternating Wed (5:40 AM - 6:00 PM)

The Winder Operator is a member of a crew that operates two production lines. You will work with your shift to safely produce high quality product in a fast pace continuous operation environment. The expectation for a winder operator is to deliver quality packaging and products for our customers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plant and Environmental Safety

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Standard "Safer Together" and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety "Safer together".
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance (AM), TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Inspect vehicles and other PIV equipment before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.

TPM

• Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S). Must be an active member of an AM and or Pillar team.
• Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
• Utilizes Focus Improvement (FI) tools to problem solve.
• Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
• During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
• Maintain DMS and AM Team Area Activity Boards.

• Perform winder, EDL, and conveyor quality checks and documentation at specified intervals.

• Maintain control panel - adjust speed, delays, and other timers if needed.
• Interface with plant employees to provide quality control (QC) information.
• Monitor and report unusual or suspect material issues not within specifications.
• Communicate with all coater end operators concerning shift production
• Communicate with all back-end operators concerning quality problems
• Evaluate all finished product for proper weight and/or thickness.

Job Duties

• Understand basic product processes.
• Operate winders and packaging machines on both production lines.
• Operate banding equipment efficiently.
• Print and apply pallet labels accurately.
• Load and stack reworked material safely.
• Track, manage, and report scrap and seconds accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (good housekeeping).
• Monitor alarms and respond appropriately to signals.
• Assist with web break repairs.
• Support threading and product changeover procedures.
• Contribute to training and development of team members.
• Identify and proactively engage in learning opportunities to build expertise.
•  Follow all standard operating procedures and processes.

• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Other

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
• Identify and participate, proactively, in learning opportunities, and develop expertise in those areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures and processes.
• Can and is willing to make decisions. Know the chain of command to get support.
• Regular attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following skills and abilities:

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic 
• Demonstrated ability to identify and report safety issues.  
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision  
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while having a high attention to detail 
• Basic mathematics skills 
• Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English 

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Work with a computer to perform basic data entry
• Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Pallet labeling system (MII), Ignition and SAP.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must:
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Remain drug free.

• Have work schedule flexibility (overtime).
• Effectively and efficiently perform up to 12-hour shifts (with breaks) in an industrial manufacturing environment:
• While wearing applicable / mandatory PPE.
• With exposure to:
• Extreme temperature variation.
• Sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided).
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and/or using full upper / lower body movement for process.
• Ink / dust / dirt / fumes.
• With the ability to:
• Distinguish colors and shading.
• Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools, or product.

• • • • Climb / descend stairs / ladder, and / or work from heights as needed.

• Become certified to operate a forklift (if/as needed).
• Repetitively and freely:
• Perform movements of body, hand, arm, leg.
• Bend, twist, squat, walk, sit, stand; to include waist, back and knee motion.
• Lift, push and pull 40lbs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.