Slitter Operator - A, B, C, & D Shift Morristown, TN

Domtar; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of paper products is seeking a full-time Slitter Operator in Morristown, TN. This role involves producing paper rolls, maintaining slitting machines, and ensuring operational standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 0–2 years of relevant experience. Safety adherence and teamwork are essential. The environment involves repetitive lifting and exposure to machinery. This position offers competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related experience required.
• Ability to lift weights up to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, dust, and moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Produce paper rolls and maintain productivity from slitting machines.
• Maintain records, including quality records.
• Ensure accurate completion of mill roll requisitions.
• Set up and maintain equipment according to operational standards.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Good speed and manual dexterity

Quality oriented

Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment

Good math ability

Ability to work well as a team member

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work-area equipment certification

Job description

Slitter Operator – A, B, C, & D Shift – Morristown, TN

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Through a focus on safety and sustainability, we deliver high‑quality products around the world. We are seeking a full‑time, permanent Slitter Operator for the Morristown, TN facility.

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

Responsible for producing paper rolls and maintaining productivity from a variety of slitting machines (including adjusting and setting up equipment); ensuring equipment adjustment, maintenance, and cleanliness.

• Maintain records, including quality records.
• Prepare orders based on import/export specifications, enter data, track information, and generate standard reports.
• Ensure accurate completion of mill roll requisitions and confirm correct raw materials are used.
• Fill out the production report at the end of each job.
• Set up and maintain equipment; ensure that equipment runs in accordance with operational standards.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the correct raw materials are processed; fill out various production reports.

Weight lifted: Lower 0–25 lbs, Moderate 26–100 lbs, High >100 lbs. Weight repeatedly lifted per shift: Occasional 0–25 times, Moderate 26–100 times, Repetitive 100–500 times.

Work environment involves repetitive lifting in the lower range and occasional lifting in the higher range; exposure to electrical hazards, dust, moving machinery, noise, and odors. Goggles and earplugs may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Good speed and manual dexterity.
• Quality oriented.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment.
• Good math ability including reading instruments in metric, thousands, and 1/64” increments.
• Ability to work well as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification to use work‑area equipment.
• 2+ years of related experience.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.