Slitter Assistant

TOPPAN Packaging Canada Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Life, accident, disability coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Canada Corporation is hiring a Slitter Assistant in Mississauga to support slitting operations. The role requires following safety rules, assisting with machine setup, and monitoring product quality to maintain production flow.

You will pack shafts, monitor operations, and ensure safety and housekeeping standards while communicating across shifts and contributing to waste reduction. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment with a strong safety and quality focus.
• Reliable team member willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements and safe blade handling.
• Pack shafts and monitor machine operations, maintain housekeeping and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts and minimize waste.
• Set up and operate roll doctor machine; remove or correct defects from slitter rolls.
• Input production data into reporting systems and apply core labels.
• Operate slitters as needed to support Slitter Operators and understand setup procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

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

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

• 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.
• Our Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business serves North America, Latin America and Europe with 22 locations.
• We create and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions.
• Our customers span the food, retail, and medical sectors.
• Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food.
• We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet.
• Our Vision Change the World through Packaging Innovation
• Our Mission Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies.
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