Slitter Operator – 1st Shift
The slitter operator is responsible for running slitting equipment including daily startup, order processing, maintenance, and shutdown.
LOCATION
Wausau, Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT
Production
TYPE
Full-Time
SCHEDULE
1st Shift
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
POSITION SUMMARY
The slitter operator is responsible for running slitting equipment including daily startup, order processing, maintenance, and shutdown.
Work Schedule
Full-time, non-exempt; 1st Shift (Monday – Friday , 7:00am- 3:00pm)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
Operate the slitter and maximize production
Interface with supervisor to understand job requirements
Interface with scheduling to make sure production deadlines are met
Monitor product quality
Troubleshoot mechanical or maintenance issues as needed
Complete job paperwork
Operate secondary converting & packaging equipment as needed
Attend occasional training sessions
Follow all Company policies and safety procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment
Perform general housekeeping to keep work areas clean and organized
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Experience operating manufacturing equipment
Experience working with film and bag making equipment a plus
Specific Skills, Licensure and Certifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Good math and measurement skills
Ability to prioritize and organize workload
Ability to work with multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Must be detail-oriented and accurate
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may occasionally perform work-related travel.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud dependent upon the machinery you are exposed to. In such cases, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.