We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Core Cutter to ensure the continuous supply of correctly sized cores to the KLB and NP machines by manually cutting cores to the required specifications, loading and replenishing core supplies, and issuing core plugs and discs to support uninterrupted winder operations. The role also includes operating a forklift when required to load and unload materials safely and efficiently.

As a Core Cutter, you will be responsible for:

• Core Cutting: Cut cores accurately to the required sizes and specifications for KLB and Newsprint winders, including cutting inner and outer cores for special orders when required.
• Core Supply and Issuing: Load correctly sized cores into the designated core trolley compartments and issue them to the relevant winders and Wrapline to ensure an uninterrupted production supply.
• Material Handling and Storage: Offload, handle and store incoming cores, core plugs and steel tips safely, using a forklift when required.
• Core Preparation and Processing: Operate slotting and expanding machines to insert steel tips into core ends when required, ensuring cores are prepared according to operational requirements.
• Stock Control and Record-Keeping: Accurately record all materials received and issued to winders and Wrapline to maintain proper stock control and material traceability.
• Quality Control and Sampling: Cut core samples and submit them to the Paper Laboratory for testing to ensure compliance with the required quality standards.
• Housekeeping and Waste Management: Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning the KLB and Newsprint core cutter reject bins, dust-extraction bins, work areas and surrounding waste-bin areas, and moving empty pallets to the designated pallet yard.
• Safety and Operational Compliance: Adhere strictly to all prescribed safety procedures when operating core-cutting equipment, machinery and forklifts, and carry out shift supervisor instructions, particularly during production shutdowns.

What are we looking for?

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant manufacturing experience within the Pulp and Paper industry.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.