Fluency in Spanish is required to be considered for this role. The Slitter Operator sets up, operates, and monitors slitting equipment used to cut plastic sheets that meet customer and production specifications. This position is responsible for maintaining quality, minimizing waste, completing production records, and following all safety and operating procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work orders, production schedules, and specifications before beginning each job.
• Set up slitter equipment, including blades, spacers, shafts, guides, tension controls, and rewind settings.
• Load and unload pallets of plastic sheets using approved material-handling equipment and procedures.
• Operate the slitter safely and efficiently while monitoring speed, tension, alignment, roll build, and edge quality.
• Measure finished material, verify width, length, diameter, appearance, and other required specifications.
• Identify defects or process problems, make approved adjustments, and notify the supervisor when issues cannot be corrected.
• Complete production, quality, scrap, downtime, and material-traceability records accurately.
• Label, package, and stage finished pallets of plastic sheets according to work instructions.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, blade changes, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain an orderly work area using established housekeeping standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, personal protective equipment, and all other safety requirements.
• Support changeovers, troubleshooting, continuous-improvement activities, and other production tasks as assigned. Qualifications Fluency in Spanish is required to be considered for this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous machine-operation or manufacturing experience preferred; slitting, rewinding, converting, printing, film, paper, foil, or packaging experience is a plus.
• Ability to read work orders, specifications, measuring devices, and basic production documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, and unit conversions.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to make routine machine adjustments.
• Ability to recognize defects, maintain close attention to detail, and consistently follow standardized procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with production, quality, maintenance, and warehouse personnel.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as production needs require. Physical and Work Environment Requirements
• Stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Frequently reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and use hands to handle tools and materials.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and heavier loads with approved assistance or equipment.
• Work around moving machinery, sharp blades, noise, dust, and varying temperatures while using required protective equipment.
• Have sufficient visual acuity and color perception, where required, to inspect material and read measurements. Performance Expectations
• Produce material that meets documented quality and customer requirements.
• Meet established productivity, setup-time, waste, and downtime goals.
• Maintain accurate records and promptly report safety, quality, or equipment concerns.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, teamwork, and compliance with company policies.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person