Core Cutter

About this role

Sappi is hiring a Core Cutter at its Ngodwana site in Mpumalanga. This fixed-term role keeps the winders supplied with correctly sized cores so that paper production runs without interruption.

What you’ll do

• Cut cores by hand to the right sizes for the KLB and Newsprint winders, including special orders when needed.
• Load cores into the core trolley and hand them out to the winders and Wrapline.
• Unload, handle and store cores, core plugs and steel tips safely. Use a forklift when needed.
• Run the slotting and expanding machines to fit steel tips into core ends when required.
• Record all materials received and issued so stock stays accurate and traceable.
• Cut core samples and send them to the Paper Laboratory for quality testing.
• Keep reject bins, dust bins, work areas and pallet routes clean. Move empty pallets to the pallet yard.
• Follow safety rules at all times, especially during production shutdowns, and do what your shift supervisor asks.

What you need

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths and Physical Science, or an N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• At least one year of relevant manufacturing experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who has matric with Maths and Physical Science, or an N3 in Pulp and Paper, and who has already worked in a paper or pulp plant. You should be comfortable working with machines and following safety rules closely. Accurate record-keeping matters in this role.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate or N3 results ready, and a copy of your ID.
• On your CV, list your pulp and paper work clearly. Give the company name, your duties and the dates you worked there.
• Mention any forklift, machine or stock-recording experience. Give a short example of how you kept a work area safe.

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