Slitter Operator Helper

The Griff Network

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401K

Hands-on training

Career advancement

Job summary

The Griff Network in Fallsington, PA is seeking a reliable Slitter Operator Helper to support the safe operation of slitter and rewinder equipment. You will assist with machine preparation, loading, threading, splicing, and packaging to meet customer specifications.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing or warehousing, basic measuring skills, and the ability to read work orders. Training is provided with opportunities to advance to Slitter Operator roles.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1–3 years in manufacturing, production, warehousing, packaging, or material handling preferred.
Experience as machine helper or similar preferred but not required.
Ability to read and understand work orders, instructions, labels, customer specifications, safety procedures, and basic production records.
Ability to use measuring devices accurately.
Forklift experience preferred, with ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with machine setup and breakdown, including loading materials and threading.
Review work orders to confirm materials, dimensions, core sizes, packaging supplies, labels, and specs.
Load and unload master rolls, finished rolls, shafts, cores, and related materials using forklifts or other equipment.
Perform basic splicing and maintain continuous material flow during production runs.
Cut cores and prepare skids, boxes, core plugs, wrapping materials, labels, and other packaging supplies.
Remove finished rolls from the rewind section and inspect for defects, winding, edges and quality concerns.
Measure materials and finished rolls to verify job specifications.
Package, label, wrap, and stage finished products according to customer specifications and shipping requirements.
Complete basic production records and Epicor transactions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area following all procedures.
Assist with equipment cleaning and maintenance and report issues promptly.
Participate in training and cross-training, support other converting or material-handling activities.

Skills

Reading orders and specifications

Measuring with tools

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Rulers

Calipers

Job description

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Slitter Operator Helper

Company Overview

The Griff Network, with over forty years of experience, provides innovative material solutions to a wide range of industries, including Food, Medical, Automotive, Solar, Credit Card, Graphic and POP, Building and Construction, Tape and Label, among others. The company operates five material facilities globally, offering extensive capabilities such as extrusion, lamination, metallization, coating, packaging, and converting. The Griff Network is dedicated to customer satisfaction through quality products and expert services, continually developing new patented products to meet evolving needs.

Position Summary

The Slitter Operator Helper supports the safe and efficient operation of slitter and rewinder equipment used to convert master rolls of paper, film, foil, and other flexible materials into finished rolls that meet customer specifications.

This position assists Slitter Operators with machine preparation, material loading, machine threading, basic splicing, core preparation, finished-roll handling, packaging, labeling, and production area organization. The Slitter Operator Helper also inspects materials for visible defects, gathers required supplies, completes basic production documentation, and moves finished products to designated staging or shipping areas.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous manufacturing, warehouse, machine helper, or material-handling experience is preferred. This position provides hands-on training and a defined opportunity to advance into a Slitter Operator role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Slitter Operators with machine setup and breakdown, including staging materials, loading master rolls, preparing shafts and cores, threading materials, and gathering required tooling and supplies.
Review work orders and production instructions to confirm the correct materials, dimensions, core sizes, packaging supplies, labels, and customer requirements.
Load and unload master rolls, finished rolls, shafts, cores, skids, and other materials using forklifts,
hoists, and approved material-handling equipment.
Perform basic splicing and assist with maintaining continuous material flow during production runs.
Cut cores and prepare skids, boxes, core plugs, wrapping materials, labels, and other packaging supplies needed to complete production orders.
Remove finished rolls from the rewind section and inspect materials for visible defects, proper winding, acceptable edges, contamination, wrinkles, damage, and other quality concerns.
Measure materials and finished rolls using tape measures, rulers, calipers, or other approved measuring devices to verify that products meet job specifications.
Package, label, wrap, band, and stage finished products according to customer specifications, work
orders, and shipping requirements.
Complete basic production records and Epicor transactions, including material usage, finished
quantities, scrap, packaging information, and job completion details.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area while following all company safety procedures,
quality standards, forklift requirements, and personal protective equipment guidelines.
Assist with basic equipment cleaning and operator-level maintenance while promptly reporting machine, material, safety, or quality concerns to the Slitter Operator or supervisor.
Participate in training and cross-training, support additional converting or material-handling activities as needed, and complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
One to three years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, packaging, material
handling, or a related industrial environment is preferred.
Previous experience as a machine helper, production associate, slitter helper, rewinder helper, or
material handler is preferred but not required.
Ability to read and understand work orders, production instructions, labels, customer specifications,
safety procedures, and basic production records.
Ability to use tape measures, rulers, calipers, or other measuring devices accurately.
Basic understanding of manufacturing quality standards and the ability to identify visible material,
winding, cutting, packaging, or labeling defects.
Forklift experience is preferred, along with the ability to obtain and maintain company-required forklift
certification.
Basic math, computer, and record-keeping skills needed to document production activity and complete Epicor transactions.
Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, dependability, and the ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a production team.
Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn machine threading,splicing, roll handling, slitter and rewinder setup, quality inspection, and equipment operation.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401(k) benefits.
Hands-on training and cross-training opportunities within The Griff Network’s converting operations.
Opportunities to expand knowledge of slitting, rewinding, sheeting, laminating, coating, extrusion, and other material-converting processes.
A defined career path with opportunities to advance into Slitter Operator, Slitter Operator Lead, Supervisor, and other production leadership positions.
Opportunities to grow with the company as new technical skills, responsibilities, and leadership capabilities are developed.
Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401(k) benefits.
Hands-on training and cross-training opportunities within The Griff Network’s converting operations.
Opportunities to expand knowledge of slitting, rewinding, sheeting, laminating, coating, extrusion, and other material-converting processes.
A defined career path with opportunities to advance into Slitter Operator, Slitter Operator Lead, Supervisor, and other production leadership positions.
Opportunities to grow with the company as new technical skills, responsibilities, and leadership capabilities are developed.
A supportive team environment within a stable, family-owned manufacturing company.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods, including up to eight hours during a scheduled shift. The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, handle tools and materials, position blades and machine components, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and communicate effectively with team members.

The position requires the ability to load, unload, move, position, and prepare production materials, master rolls, finished rolls, shafts, cores, tooling, and packaging supplies. The employee must be able to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance or approved material-handling equipment.

The employee must be able to work around moving production equipment, cutting components, forklifts, roll-handling equipment, and industrial machinery while following all safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Griff Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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