Slitter Operator

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) position for Slitter Operator in our Metallizing Plant located in Villa Rica, GA. This position will report to the Digital Plant Supervisor.

This Individual Must Model the Printpack Core Values of: Treating People Right, Caring About What We Do, Being Focused on How We Achieve Results, and Doing What We Say We Will Do.

• Pay Range: $22.53-$33.79
• Work Schedule: 3/2 Schedule Night Shift
• *Must be able to work overtime as needed

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Previous machinery or equipment operation experience preferred

Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure

Self-directed with the ability to successfully multitask

Ability to follow instructions and direction

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills needed

Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust quickly to changing needs

Must be proactive, attentive, and safety-minded

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, overtime, and weekends as needed

Ability to learn and perform other roles within the Metallizing and Digital Plant

Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift

Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, physical, and background check

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the machine to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Follow all safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment

Meet established quality, waste, and production standards and goals

Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations

Maintain the highest quality standards throughout operations

Communicate verbally and/or in writing with other departments to resolve mechanical issues, report defective material, coordinate job preparations and changeovers, and share daily shift information

Accurately and promptly report production information in Prism, including waste, WIP , time codes, raw materials, and related data

Maintain personal safety and the safety of team members assisting with machine operations

Perform operator duties, including but not limited to the following:

Prepare master rolls for slitting

Load rolls into the machine and prepare them for splicing

Properly segregate and label all materials, as appropriate, including work in process, rewinds, trash, and hold materials

Assist with removing rolls from rewind, as needed

Remove and weigh startup rolls and materials at the beginning of each job

Complete daily housekeeping duties to keep the work area clean and organized during setup, production runs, and end-of-shift activities

Remove and weigh all waste materials

Separate trash waste from recyclable materials

Properly store all unused equipment

Perform and support other functions within the Metallizing and Digital plant as needed

Competencies Include:

Informing

Reporting

Deciding

Checking objects

Reviewing

Using instruments

Teamwork

Following instructions

Checking written information

Performing physical tasks

Using a keyboard/computer, calculating/counting

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to walk, sit, reach, squat, bend, climb

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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