Night Shift Slitter Operator (12-hr)

American Packaging Corporation; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is hiring for a night-shift slitter operator in Story City, IA. You will slit printed rolls, inspect material for defects, and palletize finished rolls for shipment according to customer specifications.

The role includes on-the-job training and adherence to safety rules. Responsibilities include setting up machines, mounting rolls, monitoring quality, performing basic maintenance, and completing production paperwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED plus 1–3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Language evidence: ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and write routine reports.
• Math: basic arithmetic; ability to interpret graphs.
• Reasoning: simple problem solving with concrete variables.
• Physical: ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform varied physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-the-job training and instruction for team members on safety and operating procedures.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set up machine and mount rolls onto equipment.
• Observe machine operation for defects or malfunctions; measure material dimensions.
• Perform minor maintenance like oiling/greasing and knife changes.
• Prepare daily production reports, tickets, and inventory tags.
• Support safety programs and follow plant safety rules.

Skills

Safety procedures

Machine operation

Team instruction

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is hiring for a night-shift slitter operator in Story City, IA. You will slit printed rolls, inspect material for defects, and palletize finished rolls for shipment according to customer specifications.

The role includes on-the-job training and adherence to safety rules. Responsibilities include setting up machines, mounting rolls, monitoring quality, performing basic maintenance, and completing production paperwork.