Slitter Assistant (2nd Shift)

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter Assistant reports directly to the Plant Superintendent and is responsible for performing tasks necessary to support high-quality, efficient, and timely shipment of TOPPAN products. Excellent attendance is critical to team success. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, works well across teams, and brings strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and pride in their work.

Requirements

• Excellent attendance history
• Proven success in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with multiple teams and solve problems effectively
• Pride in work and strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to regularly use hands and fingers to handle tools, materials, and controls
• Good reading and math skills
• Ability to read a ruler and measure in inches (to 1/16"), centimeters, and millimeters
• Ability to understand and interpret work orders tied to customer specifications

Nice To Haves

• 6 to 12 months of work experience preferred
• Forklift or lift truck experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Pack roll stock from the Slitting and Press Departments
• Assist Slitter Operators in secondary slitting operations with a focus on increasing production efficiency on the assigned shift
• Support Slitter Operators by moving and wrapping pallets, staging rolls to be slit, and keeping the department supplied with materials
• Cut cores, empty trash and trim bins, reclaim rolls on rewinder equipment, and pack finished rolls with proper labels, boxes, and pallets
• Collect samples for Quality Assurance and Customer Service as requested on work orders
• Move finished goods to the wrapping staging area
• Review scheduling lists and prepare required materials to execute production orders
• Keep recyclables, cores, cardboard, and materials organized and properly segregated
• Operate slitter equipment and fill in during PTO coverage or absences as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed