Slitter Machine Operator

4 weeks ago

Valparaiso, United States Pratt Industries Full time

POSITION: Slitter Operator

LOCATION: Valparaiso, IN

SHIFT: 2nd

**SUMMARY**

Responsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including the accurate placement of bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
- Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
- Scan barcodes on units going through unitizer.
- Make neat units with the proper number of bands on each unit.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
- Ensure unit quantities are correct.
- Pull excess scrap from units.
- Safely operate a forklift when necessary.
- Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
- Adheres to the production schedule.
- Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
- Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

High school diploma or GED.

6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department.

Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Only individuals with NO experience in the paper and packaging industry will be considered for vacant positions.

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

**REASONING ABILITY**

**TECHNICAL SKILLS**

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

**PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS**

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:
Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

**Requirements**:
**Unpack your Career**:
We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.
**It's what we do.**

Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.
**That's who we are.**

Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we're seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.

Feel what it's like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.

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