Slitter Operator Continuous (D Shift)

Company: Tekni-Plex, Inc
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Who is Tekni-Plex? We are a 50 year global leader in advanced plastic and rubber polymer technology, Tekni-Plex engineers' solutions to meet customer needs in critical applications that touch every aspect of life, from medical devices used in operating rooms and hospitals, to food packaging in your kitchen. Why Work for us? With Company Values like Innovation, Integrity and Trust and Employee Fulfillment, Tekni-Plex offers every employee around the world the opportunity to stretch, grow and succeed every day. Our employees are challenged to bring new ideas to the table, jump in and get involved and make an impact. Tekni-Plex has a proud history and a compelling future. Behind every great Tekni-Plex product is a team of dedicated employees who are truly making a difference for our customers and who are Tekni-Proud! What is the position where you can add value? We are hiring for Slitter Operator for a Night Shift Continuous Schedule (6:45pm-7am) for our Tri-Seal Division within Tekni-Plex. The purpose of the Slitter Operator position is to convert in-process or finished master rolls per production order and customer's specifications. A Slitter Operator is responsible for the preparation and processing of material in and out of the Slitting Operation.

• Follow all Tri-Seal plant safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Load a machine payoff using an overhead hoist and thread the material through the machine initially by hand and then jogging it through the cutting press.
• Input data into the shop floor PC, check and validate labels are correct from computer on to the corresponding rolls.
• Selects, cleans, install spacers and knives on shafts.
• Threads sheeting through slitter and verifies dimension of slit specifications.
• Secures slit strips on cores, adjusts guides and roller tension, thread edge trim to scrap winder and start machine.
• Observes slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for flatness, wrinkles and other defects.
• Will observe the machine and is required to communicate scrap, mechanical or quality issues timely.
• Responsible for arranging stacking rolls according to packaging specification.
• Responsible for meeting standards relating to productivity, quality and scrap daily.
• Filling out and submitting required paperwork daily.
• Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Safety conscious
  • Comfortable standing for entire shift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred
  • Previous forklift experience is preferred
  • 2 years of experience in manufacturing facility is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills for this hands-on role
  • Must be fluent read/writing/speak English
  • Minimum of a High School DiplomaWORKING CONDITIONS Tri-Seal commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS List physical demands of the job such as standing for extended periods of time, lifting requirements, repetitive tasks, etc. The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee. Tekni-Plex Rewards: At Tekni-Plex, we value all of our people across the globe. We strive to provide a work environment that leads to your professional fulfillment. Since fulfillment means something different to everyone, the rewards that Tekni-Plex provides globally are appropriately diverse and suited to help you perform your best inside and outside the company. Our rewards programs include: We offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Life and Disability
    • 401(k) and Match
    • Wellness Program including EAP
    • Pay for Performance philosophyIf you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the following document names to download the files for review: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement .

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