Slitter Operator

DRC Industries; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Slitter Operators to join their dynamic team in Carrollton, KY. This role involves operating a paper slitting machine and ensuring product quality while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Ideal candidates will possess basic mechanical skills and be reliable team players. With a rotating schedule that offers flexibility, this position provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a full-service manufacturing operation. If you are hardworking and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills from other industries are preferred.
• Ability to operate a paper slitting machine.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and keep the work area clean.
• Operate a paper slitting machine to cut down master rolls.
• Monitor product quality throughout the run.

Skills

Basic math skills

Use of measuring devices

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Attendance standards

Job description

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This range is provided by DRC Industries. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $19.00/hr

$16-19/hr minimum to start

Shift differential for nights

DRC Industries is a full-service manufacturing and converting operation in a 150,000ft facility in Carrollton, KY. Our customers include steel mills, metal processors, food & beverage manufacturers, contract packaging/fulfillment facilities, furniture manufacturers, automotive suppliers, agricultural industries, and flooring protection/polishing. To support our growing business, we are immediately hiring Slitter Operators. If you are reliable, hardworking, and possess basic mechanical skills from other industries, we would like to speak with you.

General Duties

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Keep the work area clean
• Operate a paper slitting machine to cut down master rolls into smaller rolls
• Review written job specifications from the job ticket in English
• Adjust cutting knives on the machine as needed during the shift
• Accurately record required data
• Monitor product quality throughout the run
• Move materials using a pallet jack or forklift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to perform basic math functions, including fractions
• Accurate use of measuring devices
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet or exceed attendance standards
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening

Work Schedule

Depending on shift openings, work hours are 7am-7:15pm or 7pm-7:15am on a rotating schedule: Week 1: Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat, Week 2: Sun/Wed/Thurs.