Slitter Operator

Rentfurniture; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is seeking a machine operator to slit printed rolls and inspect material quality. You will palletize finished rolls for shipment and support on-the-job training for team members, following safety and operating procedures.

The role requires reading job specs, setting up machines, mounting rolls, and monitoring for defects while maintaining accurate production records. Strong safety adherence is essential in a busy plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties.

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 the machine and mount rolls onto the machine using the lowboy.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and adjust as needed.
• Measure material dimensions to ensure accuracy of machine operation.
• Perform basic machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing and knife changes.
• Prepare required paperwork: daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets, inventory tags.
• Complete work orders and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Reading & writing

Speaking

Mathematical calculations

Reasoning ability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

Schedule

2-2-3, 2 week rotation Days and Nights

Summary

Slits printed rolls from the press or Extruder to individual rolls as per customer specifications. Material being slit is inspected for quality/defects and finished rolls are palletized for shipment to the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up machine.
• Uses lowboy to mount full rolls onto machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing female knives.
• Prepares required paperwork, including daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets and inventory tags.
• Completes work orders when necessary.
• Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations. Follows plant safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

Salary Description

$28.33-30.65

Allqualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Location

Rochester, NY