Slitter/Rewinder SF- 1st Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•Springfield, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter/Rewind Operator is responsible for the setup and operation of their designated machine, ensuring accuracy and quality of the product being produced. This role also involves training new employees and adhering to all safety procedures, including the proper use of PPE, understanding chemical hazards, and ergonomic practices. 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 include cleanup and other procedures related to job completion, maintaining a clean rewind area, and staying productive even when the rewind machine is down. The operator is responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures, including product safety (GMPs).

Requirements

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.
Ability to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist.
Ability to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
Ability to read a ruler and have other general math skills.
Directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions.
Agility (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.).
Excellent reflexes for quick response time on moving machinery.
Complete alertness at all times.
Good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke.
Good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures and to hear warning signals.
Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
Spatial skills to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
Mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates (anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc.).
Ability to logically deduce the source of a problem on the slitter/rewinder, propose a solution, and carry out that solution.
Ability to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders.
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.
Understand and be able 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 operate designated machine.
Ensure accuracy and quality of product being produced.
Train new employees.
Adhere to all required safety procedures (PPE, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc.).
Read and understand job jackets/orders.
Establish and follow quality checking procedures.
Effectively communicate with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
Perform cleanup and other procedures related to job completion.
Understand line clearance.
Keep rewind area cleaned.
Stay busy when rewind is down.
Make proper computer entries.
Follow the chain of command.
Be at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.
Comply with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures, including product safety (GMPs).