Utility - Mounting​/Packing & Backup Slitter SF- 1st Shift

Job Details

Job Location:

Springfield, TN 37172

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary:

Slitter/Rewind/Packer is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated machine. This includes ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced.

• This includes, but is not limited to the following, all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Reads and understands job jackets/orders.
• Establishes and follows quality checking procedures in the pressroom.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
• Cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs. Understand line clearance.
• Keeping rewind area clean
• Staying busy when rewind is down.
• Communicate effectively by:
  • Properly making computer entries.
  • Following the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.
• Being at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

• Must have previous manufacturing or mechanical experience.
• Quality conscious.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to see good true color. (Must not be colorblind.)
• Ability to lift.
• Accurate with numbers.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Confidentiality
• Organizational skills.
• Shift work.

• Must have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
• Must be able to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
• Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
• Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
• Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery.
• Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life‑threatening injuries.
• Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
• Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
• Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
• Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
• Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
• Must have mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
• Must be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the slitter/rewinder, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
• Must be able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
• Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which distinguishes hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay‑down for print suitable quality.
• Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
• Must have maturity and disposition to operate safely at all times.
• Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.
• Must have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
• Must be able to do meticulous work under production demand.