1st Shift Slitter/Rewinder SF

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•Springfield, 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. Responsibilities include reading and understanding job jackets/orders, establishing and following quality checking procedures, effectively communicating with supervisors and colleagues, and performing cleanup and other job completion procedures. The operator must understand line clearance and maintain a clean rewind area, staying productive even when the rewind machine is down. Effective communication includes making proper computer entries and following the chain of command. The employee must be at their workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time and is responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures, including product safety (GMPs).

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.
Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
Must be able to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery.
Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries.
Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
Must have mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which distinguishes hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for print suitable quality.
Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
Must have maturity and disposition to operate safely at all times.
Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.
Must have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
Must be able 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.
Properly making computer entries.
Following the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.
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.