at PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING LLC in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Slitter Operator (5AM-5PM & 5PM-5AM AVAIL)
Aurora, IL, USA
Req #1912
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, is the company for you. Check out the to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 5AM-5PM & 5PM-5AM
We are looking for a Slitter Machine operator to work out of our PolyMask Plant located in Aurora.
This position is for 12 hrs shift 5 am-5 pm, and 5pm-5am, 48-60 hrs a week.
Summary:The primary role of a slitter Operator is setting-up and operating a slitting machine to cut rolls of Protective Film to documented specifications and/or winding or rewinding as necessary to ensure optimum safety, quality and production while minimizing cost, energy, and waste in our team-based environment.
NOTE: Detailed instructions for the task of Slitter Operation are provided in Work Instruction WP5 - Slitter Setup, Operation, and Shut-down.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility.
Set-up and operate Adhesive Coating machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.
Make quality checks
Maintain visual workplace standards.
Complete required paperwork including visual check sheets and run condition sheets
Monitors and maintains quality by looking for defects in the products
Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks
Meets established production goals
Enters production data in SAP
Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
Understands and supports PolyMask Quality Policy.
Understands PolyMask Quality Objectives, and aids in the achievement of them.
Contributes to the continual improvement of PolyMask's Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, etc., while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions.
What we value.
Results oriented
Self-motivated, confident, organized, persistent, high energy
Collaborative relationships
Communication skills - written/oral
Analytical skills/problem solving
Critical thinking & Conflict resolution
What we look for.
Prior experience in slitting operation is preferred but not required
Must have the ability to work in a team-based environment, assist others when needed and lead by example while focusing on safety, quality and productivity.
Must believe in promoting a positive culture within the facility focused on pride, ownership and accountability
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management
Basic computer skills ( SAP knowledge is a plus)
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Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
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Other details
Job Family
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Function
Manufacturing & Operations
Pay Type
Hourly
Aurora, IL, USA
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