Slitter Operator

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 37,096,000 - 50,189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bi-Weekly production bonus

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc. in Vidalia, GA is hiring a Slitter Operator to support production operations. The selected candidate will train Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

After training, you will work 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:00 am), Monday through Friday. The role involves safe operation of slitting machines and participation in a fast-paced fruit/vegetable packaging environment, with duties including setup, maintenance, labeling, and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Stand for long periods.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety rules.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate slitting machines safely and efficiently.
• Complete required production forms.
• Maintain and lubricate production machinery as needed.
• Set machine tensions and speeds per material requirements.
• Change bobbins and verify batch sheet data.
• Follow planning orders and work priorities.
• Report safety or equipment concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Hand-eye coordination

Power tools/machinery

Communication & teamwork

Safety rules

Adaptability

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Slitter Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, once training is completed the candidate will work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00pm -10pm) or 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday (10pm - 6am).

The Slitter Operator plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the fruit/vegetable packaging industry and is responsible for the safe/efficient operation of the slitting machines.

Slitter Operator job duties include:

• Ensuring slitting machines are operated correctly and report any shortcomings to the supervisor/maintenance in a timely manner
• Complete required production forms
• Maintain/Lube production machinery as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Control and set up machine tensions/speed according to material requirements
• Change and/or replace bobbins as needed
• Verify bobbin batch sheet data/format and drying times
• Create box/pallet/RFID labels to matching product
• Follow planning order and work priorities
• Clean machines according to procedures
• Report all safety/equipment concerns to manager immediately
• Move scrap/defective material to proper location
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Very good vision and ability to handle intricate, detail oriented work
• Plastics Injection Molding/Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bi-Weekly production bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)