Slitter Operator

InterFlex Acquisition Co LLC and Their Recruiting Partners•Merrill, WI

3d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter Operator sets up and operates a slitting machine to produce finished rolls of plastic, paper, or other material to specified footage, conformation, and unwind configuration. The position requires strict adherence to health and safety regulations and the use of sound safety precautions. The operator conveys and positions rolls, prepares the material, sets machine specifications, runs the machine, and checks the output for quality and alignment. The role also includes completing required quality and inventory paperwork, packaging finished rolls, maintaining the work area and equipment, and performing routine maintenance as needed.

Requirements

Proficient communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Punctual, meticulous, and reliable.
Courteous manners with co-workers.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Complete required employee training in basic safety, forklift operation and safety, procedure compliance, and BRC awareness/quality objectives.

Responsibilities

Convey rolls to the slitter using a forklift.
Position rolls on the machine carriage using pallet jacks.
Remove the outer layer of material to eliminate contamination and splice the film together.
Set the machine to processing specifications and start it.
Inspect and measure the first panels discharged from the machine to verify material alignment; use a tape measure and check the copy against the spec sheet.
Perform quality checks and complete required paperwork with the proper signatures.
Visually inspect rolls during production to ensure they meet quality specifications.
Wrap individual rolls in protective film and assemble them into specified shipping units.
Perform inventory control and related paperwork functions.
Keep the work area and equipment neat and orderly.
Perform routine equipment maintenance as needed.
Follow health and safety regulations and required safety procedures.