Slitter II (D Shift - 12-Hr Nights)

About Shurtape Technologies

Shurtape Technologies is a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape with facilities worldwide, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. The company offers specialty adhesive products and well‑known brands such as Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T‑Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work With Us

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility makes a positive impact on our communities and the world. Employees are valued, given opportunities to grow, and encouraged to bring forward their best ideas while adopting a growth mindset.

Summary of Position

The Slitter Operator sets up and operates a manual slitter and/or automatic slitter and associated packing lines. The role follows safety rules and work instructions, fulfills shop‑floor work orders, maintains production records, troubleshoots, and participates in activities designed to improve quality or lower manufacturing costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitter according to established procedures.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive‑maintenance programs.
• Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly; troubleshoot, perform safety inspections, complete required documentation, perform preventative maintenance, and initiate work orders for repairs.
• Instruct trainees in all phases of slitter operation and record keeping.
• Read simple measurements, gauges, and meters.
• Record output results on required documents and/or into computer.
• Perform yardage checks, record results, and set slitter yardage counter.
• Read tags to ensure proper materials are retrieved/used; issue hold tags and send samples to lab.
• Ensure correct materials and supplies are retrieved for optimum quality.
• Maintain manual and/or electronic production records.
• Perform equipment change‑over and splices.
• Enter data on SAP.
• Participate in S4 continuous‑improvement team meetings and projects; apply S4 concepts to work cells.
• Communicate equipment problems and maintenance issues from shift.
• Apply all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately, work independently, and be a team player.
• Excellent manual dexterity and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of production schedules, basic math, computer skills, and data entry.
• Ability to make length measurements and read gauges and meters.

Physical Demands

Ability to position and lift 50–100 pounds, stand, walk, kneel, lift, bend, and stoop when required, and stand for extended periods.

Work Environment

Manufacturing facilities emphasize safety, efficiency, and collaboration, operating under a “Safe to the Core” philosophy. Employees work organized shifts in a high‑noise, high‑humidity, and hot‑temperature environment. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays