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 Winder Operator KLB to work as part of the Winder team to achieve overall production targets by fulfilling both shared and individual responsibilities, ensuring product quality standards are maintained, and paper production is accurately recorded on the Product Tracking System (PTS).

As a Winder Operator KLB, you will be responsible for:

• Production Recording and System Updates: Registers paper production on the Product Tracking System (PTS) and records roll set data on the Metso system in accordance with the Master Production Schedule and forward-making plan.
• Paper Quality Monitoring: Monitors paper quality at the Pope and Winder against required standards, using Papermap reports for mass and moisture and Autoline results for other paper properties, and reports abnormalities to the Winderman and Shift Superintendent.
• Paper Status and Disposition: Updates paper status on the PTS in consultation with the Shift Superintendent and ensures that paper is processed according to the agreed decision: Pass, Cull or Recovery.
• Retesting and Quality Control: Identifies and marks reels requiring retesting as “On Hold”, submits reel samples to the laboratory and communicates test results to the Shift Superintendent for a final quality decision.
• Reel Finishing and Inspection: Cuts jumbo sets cleanly, secures loose web ends, applies cover tape and barcodes, and conducts final reel inspections to ensure correct winding and identify defects such as creases and soft edges.
• Defect Identification and Rejection Control: Updates reel statuses for winding defects, ensures the correct Cull codes are recorded for rejected paper and verifies that trial reels are clearly and correctly marked.
• Winder Preparation and Operational Support: Assists the Winderman with winder start-up preparations, jumbo preparation after turn-up, general housekeeping and other operational duties to support safe and efficient production.
• Reel Handling, Teamwork and Maintenance Support: Operates the overhead crane to load reels onto the unwind stand, assists fellow Winder Operators as required and supports maintenance shutdown activities, including rope changes and other reasonable tasks assigned by the Shift Superintendent.
• Safety and Operational Compliance: Adhere strictly to all prescribed safety procedures when operating equipment, machinery 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 of relevant manufacturing experience within the Pulp and Paper industry, preferably in a Paper Machine environment.

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.