Slitter Operator-Day Shift

Pregis LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC in Conover, NC is hiring a Slitter Machine Operator. You will set up and operate a slitting machine to document specifications, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency in a team-driven plant.

Qualification includes a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year in production/converting. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with potential for growth and higher wages based on performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating production/converting equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a team environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitter machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.
• Monitor and maintain product quality, identify defects and take corrective action.
• Complete required paperwork including run condition sheets.
• Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety initiatives and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Slitter operation

Machine setup

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

SAP knowledge (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Slitter Machine Operator for our organization. The primary role of a Slitter Operator is setting-up and operating a slitting machine to cut rolls of Protective Film to documented specifications and/or winding or rewinding as necessary to ensure optimum safety, quality and production while minimizing cost, energy, and waste in our team-based environment. In this role, you will operator out of our Conover, NC facility, reporting to the Production Manager.

Classification: Full-Time-Hourly

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Shifts: Days and Nights -6AM - 6PM, 6PM-6AM based on a 2-2-3 schedule (overtime as needed based on business needs).

Compensation & Growth: Competitive starting pay of $18–$21/hr, plus career growth opportunities with potential to earn higher wages (up to $32/hr) as you advance within Pregis.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility.
• Set-up and operate slitter machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.
• Spaces rotary slitter knifes or razor blades on machine shaft or holding device according to specified width and secures blades in position
• Complete required paperwork including visual check sheets and run condition sheets
• Monitors and maintains quality by looking for defects in the products
• Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks
• Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Understands and supports PF&C Quality Policy.
• Understands PF&C Quality Objectives, and aids in the achievement of them.
• Contributes to the continual improvement of PF&C’s Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, etc., while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience in slitting operation is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience operating Production/Converting equipment in a Manufacturing setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management
• Basic computer skills (SAP knowledge is a plus)

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.