Slitter Line Operator
About The Position
The Slitter Line Operator sets up, operates, and maintains slitting equipment to cut large rolls of material into specified widths while meeting product-quality, production, and safety requirements. The role may also support receiving, shipping, inventory organization, and safe material movement using forklifts, overhead cranes, track mobiles, and other warehouse equipment. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive position in the Warehouse & Terminals department. The schedule averages 40 hours per week; scheduled overtime may be required, and the operator must be flexible to work varying hours, including nights and weekends. No overnight travel is required. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Warehouse Manager.
Requirements
- 6 months to 1 year of previous manufacturing or slitting-line experience.
- Safety awareness, analytical skills, communication, teamwork, time management, initiative, reliability, accountability, and attention to quality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, quality control, and other operators.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC testing under company policy, and a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with forklifts, overhead cranes, track mobiles, and handheld RFID scanners.
- Transportation or metals warehousing experience.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate slitting machinery, adjusting knives, spacers, tension, and guides to meet job specifications.
- Monitor machine performance and inspect finished products.
- Record measurements and production data.
- Perform routine maintenance and report major equipment issues.
- Load and unload materials using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Organize inventory and package steel coils for shipment.
- Support inbound and outbound scanning, inspect shipments for damage, pull work orders, and complete paperwork.
- Follow safe loading and unloading procedures.
Benefits
- A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Employee assistance program.
- Company health and wellness program.
- Discounts with preferred vendors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
