120" Guillotine Cutter Operator for 2nd Shift

Veritiv Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up, program, operate, and maintain the Cutter Machine and related handling gear to trim paper stock per customer specs and schedules. You will ensure quality, productivity, and safety in a fast-paced printing manufacturing setting.

You will review job tickets and layouts, load stock, adjust cutters, measure and verify dimensions, document production steps, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts and specifications.
• Ability to perform basic math and measure stock.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with electronic controls and equipment.
• Ability to work independently or with a team to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, layouts, impositions, and specifications to determine cutting requirements and production sequence.
• Set up, program, and operate Cutter machine using computerized controls and cutting specifications to meet customer specs and deadlines.
• Load paper stock onto cutter beds and handling equipment and transport finished materials to next operation or shipping area.
• Jog and align paper stacks to ensure accurate cutting and squareness.
• Inspect finished materials for dimension accuracy and quality; complete production records and quality documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance, blade changes, lubrication, and troubleshoot machine issues.

Skills

Reading job tickets

Mathematical calculations

Mechanical aptitude

Independent / teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawson 120" Cutter

Saber Guillotine Cutter

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Cutter Operator is responsible for setting up, programming, operating, and maintaining the Cutter Machine and related material handling equipment to accurately trim printed and unprinted paper stock according to customer specifications and production schedules. This position ensures quality standards, productivity goals, and safety requirements are consistently met within a fast-paced printing manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, layouts, impositions, and specifications to determine cutting requirements and production sequence.
• Set up, program, and operate Cutter machine using computerized controls and cutting specifications to make sure each job is produced to customer specifications, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Load printed and unprinted paper stock onto cutter beds and material handling equipment and remove finished materials and transport products to the next production operation or shipping area.
• Jog and align paper stacks to ensure accurate cutting and squareness.
• Inspect finished materials for dimension accuracy, quality, defects, and consistency throughout production runs.
• Complete production records, load tags, time sheets, and quality documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance including blade changes, lubrication, cleaning, and inspection of cutter components and be able to troubleshoot machine issues and notify maintenance personnel when repairs are required.
• Follow all company safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping procedures.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experience working on 120" Lawson & Saber Guillotine Cutters preferred
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations along with ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, job jackets, press imposition, and rule-up sheets.
• Measure stock and calculate cutting dimensions using scales, rulers, tape measures, and production documentation.
• Must be mechanically inclined and have electronic and computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a crew/team to coordinate work schedules to insure we maintain Company values while meeting our customer promises.

Work Experience

Ability to work independently, successfully manage accounts, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.

• 1-3 years of related job experience.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.
• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.