Slit Film Operator

Benefits and Company Culture

• State-of-the-art manufacturing technology, equipment and processes
• Leader in innovation in product design and development
• Management committed to success and our people
• Concentrated footprint in Whitfield & Gordon counties to support teamwork, community and work-life balance
• Committed to our communities in philanthropic and community support
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Personalized, free and on-the-job health and wellness programs and services
• Opportunity to grow through an internal job bid and transfer process
• Employee-centric and modern communication system (EF Link)
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work schedules for certain jobs

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and/or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks.

• Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime
• Load empty tubes onto winders or into tube magazines
• Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades
• Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging
• Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards
• Inspect and eliminate waste
• Prepare required production paperwork
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized
• Report all defects and damages to the supervisor

• Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred
• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
• Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills mandatory

• Overtime is required on occasion
• Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision
• Perform any other duties as assigned
• All accidents must be reported immediately

"EEO is the Law" Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources .JOBS for assistance. You may also apply in person at 3510 Corporate Drive, Dalton, GA.