Slitter Operator-Day Shift

Pregis; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 37,440 - 66,560; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Conover, NC is hiring a Slitter Machine Operator. You will set up and run a slitter to cut protective film, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity. The role reports to the Production Manager and includes day/night shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation with overtime as needed.

Starting pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour with opportunities to progress toward higher wages up to $32 per hour as you advance within Pregis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating Production/Converting equipment.
• Prior slitting operation experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitter machines to meet specifications.
• Space rotary slitter knives and secure blades as instructed.
• Maintain visual workplace standards and safety.
• Enter production data in SAP.
• Support EH&S policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to achieving production goals.
• Perform housekeeping to keep work area clean.
• Operate equipment safely on various shifts.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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
• Maintain visual workplace standards.
• 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
• Meets established production goals
• Enters production data in SAP
• 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.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.