Slitting Operator

Essential Functions:

• Work safely. Identify unsafe conditions, and take action to mitigate.
• Read and comply with written operating procedures
• Read the production schedule and a production work order. Set-up raw materials and machine conditions to meet the needs of the work order
• Use a core cutter
• Locate, retrieve, and stage raw material and packaging supplies to maintain productivity for the shift and for the oncoming shift.
• Maintain the organization of raw material and packaging supplies at the slitter, including returning un-used packaging to the appropriate warehouse location
• Read Set-up instructions, and set machine operating conditions via a computerized operator interface
• Start-up and shut down the slitter
• Monitor machine operating conditions and alarms. Independently react to correct deviations.
• Monitor the product during production
• Monitor machine for equipment malfunctions
• Assist Maintenance Technicians in repairing equipment malfunctions
• Use a hoist to handle product
• Take product samples
• Perform quality inspection and testing on product
• Enter quality data into a computerized system
• Monitor trends of quality data
• Respond to process or quality upsets. Troubleshoot and correct independently.
• Complete paperwork (logs, checklists, etc.)
• Package and label finished product
• Perform computerized transactions to create inventory and to consume raw material
• Stage finished product in warehouse using a forklift
• Package, label, and stage scrap materials
• Maintain housekeeping in work area
• Execute product and set-up changes
• Train new employees on-the-job
• Offer ideas for improving the performance of the operations
• Work any shift
• Work overtime as required
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce film solutions that meet regulatory, ISO, SQF, and company requirements. Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Quality Management Systems. Be accountable to the PSI's Food Safety and Quality Principles
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility – n/a

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move parts and supplies, up to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – This is a full-time position. Overtime work is required occasionally.

Travel – n/a

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent