Slitter Operator

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the shift supervisor, the Slitter Operator will be responsible for the safe, quality and efficient operation of all parts of the paper slitting equipment.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible to correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Constantly monitor quality and document quality checks as prescribed. 
• Prepare line and have it operating in time allotted by management.
• Check all material specifications when brought to the line. 
• Time management and looking ahead is a must. 
• Make sure that all materials are set up for the next operating shift.
• Constantly exercise good housekeeping and keep all areas clean and neat during the shift and clean for the next operating shift. 
• Constant communication with necessary team members.  Especially in order to control quality and defect containment. 
• Responsibility/Accountability to report all downtime and/or malfunctioning equipment to respective maintenance men and supervision. 
• Responsible for continuous production flow, quick changeover execution with minimal scrap, process adjustments as needed and running equipment to posted speeds.
• Train other operators as needed according to prescribed guidelines.
• Uphold and protect all Product Safety guidelines.
• Meet or exceed designated efficiencies and scrap rates. 

We'd like to hear from you if:

• You have the ability to operate a slitter machine.
• Must have working knowledge of the slitting machine operation.
• Must assume responsibility for the safe, quality and efficient operation of all parts of the paper slitting equipment.
• Must work effectively and efficiently to accomplish all tasks/responsibilities to ensure proper inventory levels. 
• Must have troubleshooting ability, good manual coordination and continuous learning ability.
• Slitter Operator has 6 months from date of qualification to be effective as a set-up operator or he/she will be disqualified from slitter completely. 

Qualifications and Duties are only a general listing and not all inclusive.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement