Slitter Operator (2nd Shift)

ProAmpac; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly attendance bonus

Life insurance

401k with company match

PTO + 2 personal days

11 company holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

ProAmpac in Hanover Park, IL is hiring for a 2nd shift position in manufacturing operations. The role focuses on operating slitting machines, handling printed roll stock, and maintaining production flow. Requires reading tape, basic math, and a high school diploma.

Earn $23–$25 per hour with quarterly bonuses and full-time benefits. Join a safety‑conscious, essential employer with PTO, 401(k), health benefits, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and company holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations of standard/metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine to slit continuous lengths of material according to customer specifications.
• Mount printed roll stock on machine supports and thread material over tension bar and rollers.
• Start machine and monitor flow of material to detect irregular cutting and winding.
• Adjust speed and alignment to ensure correct cutting.
• Perform daily maintenance on machine.

Skills

Reading tape

Basic math

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Rate: $23 USD per hour

Description

Now hiring! Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! We are an ESSENTIAL employer that is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Hanover Park, IL facility!

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact.

The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac has to offer:

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Premium pay built into your shift schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with 2 additional personal days
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings
• Company-provided life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program – living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to three years experience working within the printing industry
• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Available to work 2nd shift (4 pm to 2 am)
• Pay Range: $23/hr-$25/hr
• Operates machine to slit continuous lengths of material, according to customer specifications: Spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to width specified for work order and securing blades in position.
• Mounts printed roll stock on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades.
• Starts machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding.
• Moves levers to stop, start, and regulate speed of machine and to align material with rotary blades.
• Disengages winding shaft and removes narrow rolls of material.
• Performs daily maintenance on machine.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Experience

Preferred

• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements
• 2-5 years: Two to three years experience working within the printing industry

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time