Slitter Operator - Operative

About the role

The Slitter Operator supports the operation of the entire slitting department, operating at least one slitting machine. The operator loads, sets up, and packs from a slitting machine, and completes all required testing and paperwork. The role involves slitting large rolls down to smaller rolls in various dimensions according to customer standards, while following the plant’s EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) and Quality systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and operate slitting equipment to produce product according to quality and productivity requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Ensure material meets customer requirements throughout the run
• Assume responsibility for the quality and quantity produced on the machine
• Obtain information from the computer, print and apply labels
• Post production information into the computer
• Accurately perform and record all required testing
• Provide daily communication with management, maintenance, shift personnel, etc.
• Maintain housekeeping standards of the slitter and surrounding area
• Perform packing and material handling tasks as required
• Cut cores as needed
• Operate Doctor Machine
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures
• Anticipate and react productively to changes, and willingly handle other tasks as assigned
• Seek and implement improvement activities through teamwork and CI Process participation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Major challenges & complexities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Product must be precisely slit to customer specification
• Multiple products with multiple customer demands

Requirements

Formal qualifications & experience

• Minimum two years slitting experience preferred
• General knowledge of computers preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Fork Truck Certification preferred

Knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors

• Good mechanical ability
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use rulers, gauges, and calipers
• Accurate math skills equivalent to high school level for measuring and counting product
• Forklift certification or willingness and ability to learn and obtain certification
• Adequate visual acuity to discern extremely minor imperfections in products
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment
• Skilled in or able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment, and test equipment associated with slitting operations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work as a team member in the finishing department and on a specific slitter
• Ability to speak, read, and complete reports accurately in English
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision
• Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime
• Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs
• Ability to distinguish differences between finished product and product specifications
• Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure all required preventive maintenance is performed
• Ability to manipulate cartons up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to lift a 90+ lbs shaft/core combination with assistance from another employee and hoist system
• Other physical demands include climbing, crouching, and reaching when webbing machine

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (may vary by location)
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location)
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)