Slitter Operator

Slitter Operator - Located in Norcross, GA

Job Summary:

To operate a slitter safely, efficiently, productively and produce a quality product in accordance with company and customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operate slitter efficiently and productively against set goals
• Loading and unloading of rolls on slitter.
• Interpret and understand written information, (orders, SOP's, Lam. and print roll tickets etc.)
• Palletization, (building pallets of finished goods per customer specifications)
• Bagging of finished rolls

• Quality checks slit material

• Lay flat/measurement of slit web

• Print quality/print defects
• Roll/web tension and integrity
• Enter accurate information into computer and on production forms.
• Print out and attach accurate labels to finished rolls
• Keep machine and surrounding area safe and clean
• Spot and determine visual defects.
• Cut out defects and splice together good material
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet daily goal and schedule needs.

• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department specific SOP's.

• SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)

  • Employee Health and Safety
  • SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
  • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's
  • Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
  • Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities: (if any)

None

Qualifications:

• Ability to read a tape measure/ruler
• Ability to use a computer, (basic computer skills, data entry)
• Basic math skills
• Good organizational skills
• Communicate well with others
• Basic reading skills
• Basic writing skills, (must be legible)
• Use of minor tools, (i.e. allen wrenches)
• Use of sharp cutting tools
• Process written information, (orders, SOP'S, etc.)

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands:

• Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
• Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
• Standing for extended periods. (consistently – 70-80%)
• Bending, twisting and reaching (intermittently -60-70%)
• Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally %)
• Extensive use of hands and fingers
• Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
• Use of step ladders, (if needed)

Working Conditions:

• May demand up to twelve 12-hr shifts consecutive for vacation coverage. (This may vary at times depending on shift that needs coverage).
• Ability to work with and around solvents and solvent based inks
• Ability to work in a non-air conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)
• May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift
• Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.
• Work in tight places at random times.

• Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):

• Steel tip boots or shoes

• Gloves
• Back Belt
• Hearing protection
• Safety glasses
• Cut resistant gloves/solvent gloves
• Hairnets and beard nets

This position is a "safety sensitive" position. Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Environment:

• Concrete floors

Mental Effort Requirements:

• Ability to keep pace with machine