2nd shift Slitter Operator

Why Great Northern Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.Great Northern Laminations is a division of Great Northern that specializes in edge protection and protective packaging Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team. Position Summary The 2nd Shift Slitter Operator is responsible for setting up and running the slitter, cut paper to proper size and measurements according to customer specifications. Helps to produce the finest quality product at rates and standards consistent with the Company's desire to be a Preferred Supplier of cost-effective, top quality products. Pay/Schedule Starting salary of $20.00 - $22.00/hour, depending on experience 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday The Benefits of Great Northern Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution 9 paid holidays Paid vacation during your first year of employment Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs Climate-controlled facility with a clean, comfortable breakroom Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed Ability to give and/or trade shifts with other team members Annual merit increases as well as market benchmarking to ensure competitive wages Health/fitness and tuition reimbursements Responsibilities Sets up and operates slitter machine to cut continuous lengths of material into strips of specified widths. Spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to width specified for strips, and turns setscrews to secure blades in position. Mounts roll of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades. Observes flow of material in the slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for defects; adjusts as needed. Disengages winding shaft and removes narrow rolls of material. Participate in continuous improvement and effectively communicate opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness for this position. All other reasonable duties as required. Opportunities for Growth You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally. Expectation To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Northern Corporation