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Slitter Operator

Oliver Healthcare Packaging
New Britain, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Slitter Operator position at Oliver Healthcare Packaging?

Position Summary

Slitter Operator with Sets up, operates , and produces slit products using equipment in a safe manner, following specifications, and ensuring quality products are sent out on time in full.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Reviews and observes all safety rules when operating the slitting machine and lifting hoist.
  • Sets up, runs, and monitors the slitting machine while ensuring processing parameters are controlled and well documented.
  • Regulates, operates , and adjusts equipment and controls to produce products in accordance with manufacturing and customer specifications and quality standards. Verifies output for slit width, and other technical standards utilizing the Quality Assurance department when appropriate .
  • Ensures finished product is properly packaged and labeled according to customer specific work order instructions .
  • Completes preventive maintenance tasks consistent with work instructions and PM documentation system requirements including knife maintenance, and shaft maintenance .
  • Ensures paperwork is complete and accurate per GMP and quality system requirements .
  • Perform housekeeping duties according to established 5S standards . Maintains and continuously improves department organization to promote a safe and organized work area .
  • Supports continuous improvement activities through the use of Lean Manufacturing techniques. Offers suggestions and helps to implement waste reduction activities.

Basic Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required .

Experience – Slitter Helper

  • Vocational training a plus .
  • Minimum of 3 yrs. experience in an industrial manufacturing environment operating complex manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices required .
  • Excellent verbal communication skills .
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Level II requires an excellent understanding of GMP requirements and the Oliver Tolas Quality System.

Essential Functions

  • High degree of attention to detail
  • Follows job spec accurately
  • Ensures quality of product meets customer requirements
  • Reports non-compliant materials to QA immediately or as required by policy.

Physical Requirements

  • Employee is required to stand, bend, kneel, walk, sit, balance, handle or feel objects; tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
  • Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing environment
  • Hearing protection recommended .
  • Hair, beard nets and smocks required . Gloves ARE required for all products or functions. Except for products involving tape .
  • Exposure to manufacturing equipment (moving parts, cutters etc. ).
  • Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing .

Special Requirements

  • Ability to travel (US and internationally)
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
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