Slitter Assistant

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Life, accident, and disability insur.,

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in Mississauga, Canada, is hiring a Slitter Assistant to support slitting operations. The role involves setting up and monitoring machines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient production flow, and covering for Slitter Operators as needed.

You will follow safety rules, pack shafts, input production data, and help with machine setup and maintenance while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and contributing to GPS initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements (including cut-resistant gloves and safe blade handling)
• Pack shafts and monitor machine operations
• Maintain company health, safety, and housekeeping standards
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Minimize waste and improve material efficiency
• Ensure product quality meets customer specifications
• Set up and operate roll doctor machine
• Remove or correct defects from slitter rolls
• Package and palletize products according to customer requirements
• Change rewind and unwind rolls
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance as needed
• Retrieve and deliver materials to the slitting area
• Accurately input production data into reporting systems
• Create and apply core labels
• Operate slitters as needed to support or cover for Slitter Operators
• Understand and follow machine setup procedures
• Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Position

Slitter Assistant

Location

Mississauga (CAN)

Hours

40 hour week 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a

Pay Rate

$24.26/hour CAD

Summary Description

The Slitter Assistant supports slitting operations by assisting with machine setup, monitoring product quality, and ensuring efficient production flow. This role plays a key part in maintaining safety, quality, and productivity while supporting Slitter Operators and covering operations when needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements (including cut-resistant gloves and safe blade handling)
• Pack shafts and monitor machine operations
• Maintain company health, safety, and housekeeping standards
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Minimize waste and improve material efficiency
• Ensure product quality meets customer specifications
• Set up and operate roll doctor machine
• Remove or correct defects from slitter rolls
• Package and palletize products according to customer requirements
• Change rewind and unwind rolls
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance as needed
• Retrieve and deliver materials to the slitting area
• Accurately input production data into reporting systems
• Create and apply core labels
• Operate slitters as needed to support or cover for Slitter Operators
• Understand and follow machine setup procedures
• Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You are interested in working in a manufacturing environment
• You have a strong focus on safety and quality
• You are reliable and able to work in a team-based environment
• You are willing to learn and take on new responsibilities

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.