Winder Operator
Join the Kleen Test Products Team!
Immediate Openings: Winder (Elsner) Operator
📍 Strasburg, Ohio
Kleen Test Products (KTP), a leading contract manufacturer of household and personal care items—is hiring Winder Operators. If you're looking for stability, growth, and a team that values your contributions, this is the opportunity for you!
🕐 Currently Available Shifts
- 1st Shift: Monday--Friday I 7:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
💡 Why Choose KTP?
- Career Development: With a wide variety of product lines, your learning never stops.
- Stability You Can Count On: We've never had a formal layoff. Our business continues to thrive and our adaptability is unmatched in the industry.
- Team Culture: You're more than just a number here—join a workplace where you're seen, heard, and respected.
🔍 What You’ll Do as a Winder Operator
- Read and interpret production orders to determine equipment setup and material requirements
- Ensure the correct raw materials are requested and staged for production
- Operate a variety of winding equipment including Elsner machines and other winders
- Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain efficient production flow
- Perform basic troubleshooting to resolve minor machine issues
- Support production targets by maintaining line speed and minimizing downtime
- Complete quality checks using a rule and/or gauge and visual inspection
✅ Next Steps
- Apply Online: Our application takes less than 5 minutes
- Interview: Be ready for a quick turnaround—we conduct on-site interviews for qualified applicants
Requirements
📋 What We’re Looking For
To thrive in the Winder Operator role, you should bring the following qualifications and attributes:
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of how to safely and efficiently run machinery
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, procedures, and technical instructions
- Basic math skills, including converting units (e.g., grams to pounds)
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to complete reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Problem-solving skills and ability to follow instructions in various formats
- Team player who can also work independently
- Committed to safety, quality, and confidentiality
- Upholds company policies and strong work ethic
📅 Interview Requirement: Candidates must be available for an in-person, on-site interview.
Benefits
🌟 Our Culture at Kleen Test Products
At KTP, we believe people are our greatest asset. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
- Safety First: Your well-being matters—our #1 priority is making sure every employee goes home in the same condition they came to work.
- Collaborative Environment: We foster strong working relationships built on mutual respect, teamwork, and support.
- Opportunity for Growth: Whether you want to advance within your department or explore other areas of the company, we provide clear pathways for development and promotion.
- Fast-Paced & Rewarding: Our ever-changing environment keeps things exciting—your days will fly by!
🎁 Comprehensive Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and future:
Health & Wellness
- Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage
- Comprehensive dental insurance
- FREE company-funded Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (plus voluntary options)
- FREE Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (plus voluntary options)
- Voluntary life and disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care
- Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing
- FREE financial wellness tools and counseling
- Paid time off for preventive care appointments
- FREE Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Retirement & Financial Planning
- 401(k) plan with employer match to help you invest in your future
- Tuition Reimbursement & continuing education support
- Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
- Onsite Health Risk Assessments
Work-Life Balance & Perks
- Paid vacation (with increased accrual based on seniority)
- Company-paid holidays
- Fitness membership discounts
- Employee discounts on AT&T and Verizon wireless plans
- Volunteer & community engagement opportunities
📘 Learn more about working at KTP:
https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-ktp