Slitter/Rewinder WW- 2nd Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•White Bluff, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter/Rewind Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated machine, ensuring accuracy and quality of the product being produced. The operator is also responsible for training new employees. This role requires adherence to all safety procedures, including PPE, ergonomics, and chemical hazards, and performing the job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees. The operator must read and understand job jackets/orders, establish and follow quality checking procedures, and communicate effectively with supervisors, oncoming shifts, and management. Responsibilities also include cleanup and other procedures related to job completion, understanding line clearance, and keeping the rewind area clean. The operator must remain productive even when the rewind machine is down and make proper computer entries. Following the chain of command and being at the workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time are also key aspects of the role. Compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures, including product safety (GMPs), is mandatory.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience.
Quality conscious.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to see good true color (Must not be colorblind).
Ability to lift.
Accurate with numbers.
Basic math skills.
Basic mechanical skills.
Must be able to read a tape measure.
Confidentiality.
Organizational skills.
Shift work.
Reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
Ability to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
Ability to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist and ability to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
Ability to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
Directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
Agility (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
Excellent reflexes for quick response time on moving machinery.
Ability to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury.
Must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
Good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
Good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
Spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
Mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates, including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc.
Ability to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the slitter/rewinder, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
Ability to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
Eyesight (whether correct or not) which distinguishes hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for print suitable quality.
Ability to record information electronically as required by accounting.
Maturity and disposition to operate safely at all times.
Understanding and ability to implement safety emergency procedures.
Physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
Ability to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
Ability to do meticulous work under production demand.

Responsibilities

Set-up and operation of the designated machine.
Ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced.
Training new employees.
Adhering to all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc.
Performing job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
Reading and understanding job jackets/orders.
Establishing and following quality checking procedures.
Effectively communicating with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
Performing cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
Understanding line clearance.
Keeping rewind area cleaned.
Staying busy when rewind is down.
Making proper computer entries.
Following the chain of command.
Being at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.
Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.