Slitter 10 Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, this individual will be responsible for properly setting up their machine to the specifications of the sales orders, or the job traveler and the material being run should match up with the sales order and travelers. They will be responsible for training their helper to safely assist in getting all the packaging materials needed to complete their orders to the specifications of our customers and be able to run efficiently and safely.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clock in upon arrival, and clock out when leaving GF property.
• Must be able to understand sales orders / job travelers that pertains to them as being both an operator and packager.
• Knowledge and understanding of how our customers want their products packaged and placed on pallets using our Customer Packaging Book for reference.
• Proper cleaning of the whole machine when needed to ensure quality of material and longevity of the machine.
• Must know how to tell if cutting blades are getting dull and be able to replace with sharpened ones.
• Proper data collection in Epicor software must be practiced.
• Clocking into and out of jobs.
• Claiming the correct number of rolls ran.
• If rolls are stocked, the correct number of rolls need to be received into inventory.
• Issuing out the correct amount of material used to complete the job.
• Make sure that if material is being run into stock there is a job. If one needs to be made, to have knowledge of our quick job entry or communicate with supervisor to make a job traveler.
• Understand how to make part labels with Epicor, Bartender Print Station, and Label Matrix.
• Look at Customer Shipment Entry Dashboard to verify if they need to find a partial skid to add to, or if they need to start a new skid for the part that is scheduled.
• Have knowledge of which materials get heated and which ones don t get heated.
• Knowledge of why and how to reinforce skids when needed, while safely using power tools and pneumatic tools.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Operate safely with a hot glue gun.
• Operate an electric or manual hand jack.
• Operate a banding gun.
• Operate a hoist system for lifting rolls that are larger than what can be lifted by hand.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning other positions.
• Good understanding of basic math skills ( , -, x, /)
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must work well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent attendance.
• Detail / Quality oriented.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Able to maintain a clean work area.
• Be a safety conscious individual who takes their time to do all duties properly and safely.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods standing and lifting.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds. 
• Must be able to traverse facility on unforgiving surfaces. 
•  Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and in an environment with various noises.

Safety Requirements:

• Must wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):  Safety Glasses must be worn while in the production areas.  
• When using hot glue gun, must wear gloves and arm sleeves.
• Must wear work appropriate apparel.  No hoodies, open toe shoes or head/earphones.
• Must use proper lifting techniques.
• Must Use proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) rules for mechanical issues.
• When using chemicals, must replace them in the original container and be labeled to identify the contents inside.
• Must make sure there is at least one person who knows where you are always in case of fire or natural disaster as part of the buddy system.

The above job description represents the basic requirements to be successful. It does not represent all requirements and modifications, additions, and deletions of responsibilities should be expected based on business needs.