# Winder Operator

> Kleen Test Products · Strasburg, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production

## Description

### **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

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## 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

### [](https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-ktp)🌟 **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](https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-ktp)

## Apply

[Apply at Kleen Test Products](https://apply.workable.com/kleen-test-products/j/AE1F0F43E8/apply)

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