Slitting Machine Operator 2nd Shift
About The Position
Perform a variety of activities involved in processing and packaging pressure-sensitive labels, products, and other materials according to established procedures and customer requirements. Read and follow shop-order instructions, operate required machinery and equipment, and use material-handling equipment to facilitate production. The position is on second shift, from 3 PM to 11 PM, and requires availability for scheduled hours, including overtime. The role works primarily in a manufacturing area, where hearing, eye, and foot protection are mandatory. The department is temperature- and humidity-controlled, with no solvents present. The work may require moving around equipment and working underneath or on top of it, as well as going up and down steps. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with manufacturing experience. The operator must be willing and able to train on and perform tasks using all equipment, operate computer systems after training, read and apply work-order instructions, communicate effectively, use word-processing and spreadsheet tools, work independently and as part of a team, use a tape measure, and perform mathematical calculations. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Willingness and ability to train on and perform tasks on all equipment.
- Ability to operate computer systems after training.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions to work orders.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with people of varied educational and technical backgrounds.
- Ability to use computers for word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to use and read a tape measure.
- Ability to perform mathematical functions, including calculations with measurable impact.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Availability to work scheduled hours, including overtime.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and follow applicable local, federal, state, and company safety regulations.
- Monitor material and machine-production conditions, make corrections, and report non-conformities to a supervisor or manager.
- Ensure produced material meets published quality standards.
- Follow shop-order instructions accurately to ensure customers receive the correct, quality product.
- Enter information accurately into computer systems and/or manual logs.
- Input order information and produce trace IDs and packaging labels as needed.
- Move materials through the department promptly to support safety, customer service, quality, and productivity goals.
- Pack output on skids, in cartons, or with other required packaging materials.
- Set up equipment according to the production schedule, shop-order instructions, standard operating procedures, and material recipes.
- Safely set up and operate production machines, editing equipment, and other assigned equipment according to applicable instructions and procedures.
- Count and inspect orders to ensure quality products are produced, packaged, and shipped.
- Keep equipment clean and functioning properly.
- Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on packaging and converting equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Participate actively in a team environment and maintain professional conduct and effective oral and written communication.
- Complete department cleaning requirements.
- Work scheduled hours, including overtime, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
