Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Team at Kendall Packaging Corporation!

About Us:

At Kendall Packaging Corporation, we’re more than a flexible packaging manufacturer. We’re a trusted partner to some of the world's most recognized brands. Our team delivers high-quality, custom-engineered barrier packaging solutions backed by exceptional service, consistent performance, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Our commitment to excellence sets us apart in the industry and drives everything we do.

As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a company that values strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization. We work closely with our clients to meet tight deadlines and uphold the highest brand standards, and we bring that same dedication to supporting and developing our people. If you're looking to build a career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, Kendall Packaging is the place for you.

Kendall Packaging Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Off-Shift Premiums
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Match w/ Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Support
• Access to On-Site Fitness Center & Personal Trainer
• A Climate-Controlled, Safety-Focused Work Environment
• A Culture Where People Come First & Results Follow

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure:

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, this individual sets up and operates slitting machines to slit continuous length of film material, meeting delivery requirements and quality standards to the customers specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Determine which jobs are to be run based on production release reports and customer delivery requirements. Review job information packets.
• Set up machines ensuring proper operation.
• Bring master rolls to machine, thread film, ensuring accurate rewind, footage, cores and blade sizes. Set web guide, brake, tension and laydown pressure.
• Observe flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding, ensuring specifications are correct.
• Apply appropriate labeling on completed products.
• Stack film.
• Make certain all documentation and reporting is complete and accurate.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to the GMP Policy.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma and three to twelve months of related experience to become familiar with equipment and processes.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Requires the ability to operate slitting machines, hand trucks, hoists, small hand tools, and use basic measuring devices.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach above shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Note:  This   job description provides a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the this role. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks or qualifications and is subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

Working hours are 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturday OT.