Slitter Rewinder Operator

SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe, timely, and complete execution of assigned jobs during the shift, ensuring all work meets established quality standards.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
The following outlines management’s definition of essential job functions but does not limit the tasks that may be assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, as necessary, to accommodate business needs or reasonable accommodation requests.

• Operate slitter/rewinder machinery to convert large rolls of printed or blank materials into finished rolls according to customer specifications.
• Set up slitter/rewinder for each job, including blade positioning, tension adjustments, and core alignment.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure proper web alignment, tension control, and cut accuracy throughout production.
• Conduct quality checks to verify that finished rolls meet required width, diameter, and label specifications.
• Identify, document, and remove defective materials or rolls that do not meet quality standards.
• Properly label, package, and stage finished rolls for shipment or further processing.
• Perform routine maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning of slitter/rewinder equipment to maintain optimal performance and equipment longevity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols during setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

POSITION TYPE/REQUIRED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position. Hours of work Monday through Friday, time of day is depending on shift, 8 hours per day unless otherwise stated, 40 hours per week. No travel is required for this position. This position requires the employee to work on-site at the facility they are assigned to.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of one year of relevant industry experience
• Ability and willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and procedures
• Strong commitment to excellence and maintaining high standards of performance
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude toward changing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on safety and quality

Preferred:

• Two years experience running slitter/rewinder or flexo press

COMPETENCIES:

• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics
• Job Knowledge
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety & Security

PHYSICAL: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, carry, and load up to 80 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.

• Job performed indoors with moderate noise levels.