Slitter Operator
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$21 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Sparta, Michigan |
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Job Description
Job Description
Slitter Operator – $21/hr – 2nd Shift – Sparta, MI
Job Summary
We’re seeking an entry-level Slitter Operator to join our team in the Flexographic Printing Press Department in Sparta, MI. This position involves a variety of pressroom duties and serves as the first step toward learning and developing into a more specialized position within the department.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Slitter Operator, your key responsibilities will include:
- Press Cleaning: Clean all parts of the press, including pans, pumps, mixers, and doctor blade chambers.
- Equipment Operation: Operate the distiller, floor scrubber, and Flexo Wash.
- Ink & Dye Training: Learn to fill dye fonts and properly time ink.
- Roll Handling: Learn how to hang rolls and assist with pulling finished rolls from the press.
- Press Changeovers: Learn how to prepare the press for changeovers.
- Warehouse Support: Help move finished products into the warehouse.
- Plate & Cylinder Cleaning: Assist with cleaning plates, cylinders, and dye fonts.
- Scrap Tracking: Learn to accurately weigh and record scrap.
- Housekeeping: Keep the work area clean and free of debris by emptying trash containers, sweeping, and cleaning around the press area.
- Organization: Help keep the pressroom and work area organized.
- Training: Follow the training program designated by the department manager.
- Hazardous Waste: Properly maintain, label, and handle hazardous waste.
- Safety & Quality: Comply with company rules and requirements regarding safety and quality.
- Teamwork: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving professionally with clients, customers, vendors, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the manager and/or designee.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- Entry-level position with training provided within the department.
- Ability and willingness to learn various pressroom duties and equipment.
- Ability to follow department training programs and company procedures.
- Ability to comply with safety, quality, and hazardous waste requirements.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
Skills:
- Attention to Detail: Important when cleaning equipment, handling materials, recording scrap, and following production procedures.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Willingness to learn how printing press equipment operates.
- Organization: Ability to keep tools, materials, and the work area organized.
- Teamwork: Ability to work positively with co-workers, supervisors, and other departments.
- Communication: Ability to communicate professionally with team members and leadership.
- Willingness to Learn: Motivated to learn additional pressroom duties and develop into a more specialized position.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for both short-term and long-term employment. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.
Workbox Staffing Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Hire-In Opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Life, and Dental)
- Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer
Ready to start? Apply online today and let’s DO GOOD together!
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