Utility - Mounting/Packing & Backup Slitter SF- 1st Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•Springfield, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter/Rewind/Packer is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated machine, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product being produced. This role requires adherence to all safety procedures, including PPE usage, ergonomics, and chemical hazard awareness. The position involves reading and understanding job jackets/orders, establishing and following quality checking procedures, and effectively communicating with supervisors, oncoming shifts, and management. Responsibilities also include cleanup and other procedures related to job completion, understanding line clearance, keeping the rewind area clean, and staying productive when the rewind machine is down. Effective communication includes making proper computer entries, following the chain of command, and being at the workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time. The employee 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.
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.
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 to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries.
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.
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

Perform all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc.
Ensure job is performed in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
Read and understand job jackets/orders.
Establish and follow quality checking procedures.
Effectively communicate with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
Perform cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
Understand line clearance.
Keep rewind area clean.
Stay busy when rewind is down.
Communicate effectively by properly making computer entries.
Follow the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.
Be at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.