Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors, LLC; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Health and wellness programs

Internal transfer opportunities

Job summary

Engineered Floors, LLC in Dalton, GA seeks a Slit Film Operator to maintain and operate a film extrusion line, cut continuous lengths of extruded film, thread material, and load winders for packaging. You will monitor product quality and keep equipment in top condition while working in a collaborative team.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, capable of basic math, and competent in reading/writing English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the slit film extrusion line; set up the winder with empty cores and load finished packages.
• Monitor film quality and ensure standards; perform pre-operation activities to reduce downtime.
• Thread film material through tension bars, rollers and slitter blades; load winders and doffing racks.
• Doff finished packages per specifications and keep work area clean and organized.
• Report defects and damages to supervision and work as part of a team.

Skills

Production line operation

Quality inspection

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• State of the art manufacturing technology, equipment and processes
• Leader in innovation in product design and development
• Management committed to success and our people
• Concentrated footprint in Whitfield & Gordon counties to support teamwork, community and work-life balance
• Committed to our communities in philanthropic and community support
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Personalized, free and on-the-job health and wellness programs and services
• Opportunity to grow through an internal job bid and transfer process
• Employee-centric and modern communication system (EF Link)
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work schedules for certain jobs

I have been with Engineered Floors for 4 years now and it has been an amazing experience. I never dread coming to work — I truly enjoy my job and EF is like a family!

OD (4 years)

Engineered Floors has shown me that I am not just an employee but I am a part of a team where everyone plays an important role and matters. I have not only grown professionally at EF, but also personally!

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks.

• Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including: setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime
• Load empty tubes on to winders or in to tube magazines.
• Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades
• Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging
• Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards
• Inspect and eliminate waste
• Prepare required production paperwork
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized
• Report all defects and damages to the supervisor

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred
• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
• Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.

“EEO is the Law” Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the“EEO is the law” link to find out more.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or is limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 706.270.JOBS for assistance. You may also apply in person at 3510 Corporate Drive, Dalton, GA.