Slitter Operator
Smurfit Westrock · Knox, IN · Yesterday
Management$19.18/hrFull-time
Summary
The Slitter Operator is responsible for safe slitting and manufacturing of laminated board for all products as needed for the facility.
Schedule & Pay
- $19.18 /hr.
- 2nd Shift: 4:00pm–2:00am, Monday–Thursday
- Overtime as needed
Responsibilities
- Read, interpret, and understand all job Jackets, Spec Sheets, skid tags, and product load tags.
- Ensure all paperwork and system transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain full compliance of all GMPs.
- Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with NSF/GMP Housekeeping standards.
- Follow all safety procedures and promote safety and safety programs throughout the facility.
- Perform all required customer and departmental quality checks.
- Participate and ensure department is compliant with NSF/GMP audit regulations.
- Safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
- Work safely, comply with all safety rules, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
- Read a tape measure (to 1/32” measurement), do basic math, and use computer skills.
- Apply general mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Perform complete make ready and shut down.
- Understand quality inspection criteria.
- Handle product identification and labeling.
- Use PDE system.
- Maintain waste and efficiency standards.
Qualifications
- Preferred 3–5 years of laminating and/or slitting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to convert basic math and read a tape measure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.
- Great organizational and time management abilities.
- Professional demeanor.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Benefits
- Benefits begin Day One, including medical (with domestic partner coverage), prescription coverage, dental (with domestic partner coverage), and vision (with domestic partner coverage).
- Wellness incentive program rewards up to $600/employee and $400/spouse per year.
- Employer-paid life insurance at 2x your annual rate; optional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401k with up to 5% company match plus an additional 2.5% of your prior year earnings deposited into your account the following January (possible total of 12.5%).
- Paid vacation: up to 80 hours in your first year (after 30 days).
- Up to 11 paid holidays including your birthday.
- Safety engagement incentive: $75 quarterly and $125 year-end.
- Eligibility for promotions.
- Employee discounts (car purchases, household appliances, office products/computers, hotel stays/car rentals, entertainment tickets, relocation/home mortgage, etc.).
- Annual bonus potential.
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.