Slitter Operator-Day Shift

Job Summary

We are looking for a Slitter Machine Operator for our organization. The primary role of a Slitter Operator is setting-up and operating a slitting machine to cut rolls of Protective Film to documented specifications and/or winding or rewinding as necessary to ensure optimum safety, quality and production while minimizing cost, energy, and waste in our team-based environment. In this role, you will operator out of our Conover, NC facility, reporting to the Production Manager.

Classification: Full-Time-Hourly

Reports To: Shift Supervisor 

Shifts: Days and Nights -6AM - 6PM, 6PM-6AM based on a 2-2-3 schedule (overtime as needed based on business needs).

Compensation & Growth: Competitive starting pay of $18–$21/hr, plus career growth opportunities with potential to earn higher wages (up to $32/hr) as you advance within Pregis.

Duties/Responsibilities

Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility.

Set-up and operate slitter machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.

Spaces rotary slitter knifes or razor blades on machine shaft or holding device according to specified width and secures blades in position

Maintain visual workplace standards.

Complete required paperwork including visual check sheets and run condition sheets

Monitors and maintains quality by looking for defects in the products

Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks

Meets established production goals

Enters production data in SAP

Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives

Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment

Understands and supports PF&C Quality Policy.

Understands PF&C Quality Objectives, and aids in the achievement of them.

Contributes to the continual improvement of PF&C’s Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, etc., while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Prior experience in slitting operation is preferred but not required

A minimum of 1 year of experience operating Production/Converting equipment in a Manufacturing setting

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management

Basic computer skills (SAP knowledge is a plus)

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