Slitter Operator

American Packaging Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Churchville, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Slitter Operator is responsible for slitting printed rolls to customer specifications while inspecting materials for quality and defects. They also perform machine setups, minor maintenance, and maintain accurate production documentation.

Qualifications

The Slitter Operator position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 months of related experience. Candidates must be able to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions, perform basic math calculations, and apply common sense to problem-solving. The role involves physically demanding tasks including standing, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Chili, NY

SUMMARY: Slits printed rolls from the press or Extruder to individual rolls as per customer specifications. Material being slit is inspected for quality/defects and finished rolls are palletized for shipment to the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
  • Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
  • Sets up machine.
  • Uses lowboy to mount full rolls onto machine.
  • Observes machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunction.
  • Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
  • Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing female knives.
  • Prepares required paperwork, including daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets and inventory tags.
  • Completes work orders when necessary.
  • Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations. Follows plant safety rules.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com.

American Packaging Corporation

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is a family-owned flexible packaging converter in the North American packaging industry. With over a century of experience serving a wide range of markets, APC specializes in flexographic, rotogravure and digital printing, multi-ply extrusion, and adhesive lamination and coating of film, paper, and foil, as well as pouch and bag fabrication to meet a variety of requirements. Today, APC operates six Centers of Excellence in the United States with more than 1,200 talented, motivated professionals, including nationwide sales reps and field technical support. At APC, we’ve built a reputation as the go-to source for effective solutions in flexible and specialty packaging serving the unique needs of many industries and even the most demanding applications. We deliver high performance and innovative materials, unparalleled customer service, and a high-quality product. While our products lead the industry, it’s our process that truly sets us apart. We start by listening—really listening—to your unique needs, your timelines, and your budgets. From there, we work with you every step of the way to create a customized solution that respects your brand’s hard-earned reputation for quality. And we deliver—on time, on brand and on budget. It’s why we say with confidence that APC delivers the total package. Focused Markets include Food, Beverage, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Home & Household Products, Pet Care, Lawn Care, and other Specialty items. Our Locations: Rotogravure Printing and Laminating Centers of Excellence: Columbus, Wisconsin (HQ) DeForest, Wisconsin Flexographic Printing and Laminating Centers of Excellence: Story City, Iowa Chili, New York Cedar City, Utah Engineered Laminations & Coatings Center of Excellence: Rochester, New York Chili, New York Digital Printing and Laminating Center of Excellence Columbus, Wisconsin Story City, Iowa
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