Slitter Operator

Are you a hands on production professional who takes pride in quality, precision and teamwork? Do you enjoy working with machinery and being part of a business that creates world-class paper and packaging products?

At James Cropper, we're looking for a Slitter Operator to join our Production team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming premium paper and packaging materials into products that meet the exacting standards of some of the world's leading brands.

As a Slitter Operator, you'll be responsible for operating and monitoring specialist converting equipment, ensuring products are processed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with colleagues across production, helping to deliver performance targets while maintaining our strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

• Operating slitting machinery safely and efficiently to maximise throughput.
• Monitoring product quality to ensure customer specifications are consistently met.
• Identifying and resolving operational, process and product issues.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and supporting maintenance activities.
• Accurately recording production and quality data using company systems.
• Supporting and guiding Slitter Assistants and new team members.
• Maintaining excellent workplace organisation and housekeeping standards.
• Contributing ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability.

• Experience with in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence working with machinery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to safe working practices.

A Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck licence would be advantageous, although training may be available for the right candidate.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

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James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.