Core Cutter

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Core Cutter is responsible for processing core requests in a safe and efficient manner to ensure that production has the materials needed to fulfill customer orders.
Location: 12682 Cardinal Meadow Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478Shift: Days, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM with a 2/3/2 rotation.
API Group is a family and minority-owned packaging leader with 40+ years in the industry. Through Advance Polybag, Accredo Packaging, and Advance Paperbag, our family of companies provides plastic, flexible, and paper packaging solutions for customers across a variety of markets. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, API Group brings together decades of packaging expertise, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and a shared commitment to quality. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Complies with established safety policies and procedures and other regulations as applicable.
• Processes core requests.
• Performs job setup/changeover.
• Operates/troubleshoots core cutter.
• Performs quality checks.
• Reports/corrects nonconforming issues.
• Stages cores.
• Recycles core scrap.
• Removes film and tape from returned PVC cores.
• Transports cores utilizing a pallet jack.
• Maintains core cutter and notifies Converting Team Lead to generate work orders.
• Cleans and ensures the department is maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior experience in operating bag machines or similar equipment preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret production orders and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and moving parts.

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Completion of training courses as determined by management.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing within the role.

#LI-DNP