Slitter Operator

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Founded in the USA over 30 years ago, Pratt has grown to include sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health insurance – effective 1st of the month after hire
• Dental insurance – effective 1st of the month after hire
• Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after hire
• Paid holidays – eligible day 1
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

About the role

Responsible for all activities associated with running the slitter including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into computers to set machine for order changes, scores, speed, stack height, sheet count, and number of outs.
• Verify accuracy of information in computer.
• Execute order changes.
• Cross check board being produced with the corrugator dry end lineup or order scheduling computer display to ensure it is the proper board test, size, scores are properly positioned and have the correct depth, color, and coating.
• Visually observe and physically check board for quality, including but not limited to the following: cracked scores, cut liner or medium, loose edges or liner, oil, blisters, wrinkles, wash board, warp, clean slits, proper score depth, and appearance.
• Perform soak tests as needed.
• Set slitter to bring up the next run as necessary to avoid overruns or underruns.
• Set-up tear-tape machine and preprint as needed.
• Communicate messages to the wet end regarding necessary adjustments.
• Clear jams safely and assist in correcting other problems.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of the following:
  • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
  • Product layouts and production specifications.
  • Product quality specifications.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards – meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity (set annually and communicated to the employee).
• Personal growth – develop and agree to annual goals with superior.
• Employee relations – evaluated on behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – evaluated on participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Pay: $19.80/hour + shift differential