Slitter Machine Operator

Job Title: Slitter Machine Operator

Location: 280 East Lothenbach Avenue, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri
Pay Type: Hourly employee, starting wage of $28.66/hour; finishing wage of $37.85/hour
Additional: Unionized manufacturing plant, benefit package offered; two-year wage progression

SUMMARY

Makes ready and operates slitter machines to produce register rolls according to specifications by performing the following tasks:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare a new master paper roll for loading at machine’s lift station.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Set all knives to accommodate different styles and repair broken or defective knives as needed.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Stop, reset, and restart machine when malfunctions occur.
• Read work order to determine the specifications of jobs to be run.
• Rethread paper through slitter if web breaks.
• Record information such as style, time, and product produced and date packaged.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Minimal ability to operate computers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and manipulate (push and adjust) master rolls that can weigh up to 3200 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Also must be able to crawl along the ground on hands and knees to repair or adjust equipment and material.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

NCCO is an equal opportunity employer.

For more than 115 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed and produced products that drive success for the food service and hospitality industries. We specialize in products that improve restaurant profitability, enhance food safety, increase server and restaurant efficiency, and promote a more enjoyable and satisfying dining experience.

Headquartered in St. Paul, NCCO is a family-owned business that takes pride in their hard-working staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. With innovation as a top core value, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we continue our journey of growth, we celebrate the collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique abilities, and talents that create our culture.

Together we look forward to creating a bright future as we launch new product lines, marketing programs, and technologies to help end users provide stellar customer service and achieve their business goals.