Printing Slitter Operator

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 630 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa, Canada, Napa, CA, Winston-Salem, NC, Vaughn, Canada and Joint Ventures in Poland and China. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands; delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):

• checks and follows daily slitting schedule;
• ensures all slitting requirements are understood before starting a job;
• ensures that slitting request information is legible and accurate;
• proper blades for materials are put on the slitter and adjusted;
• materials are gathered as needed;
• roll identification verified before slitting;
• finished product meets Slitting Request requirements;
• rolls are clean and wound to proper tension;
• slit rolls are properly identified and palletized for transfer to the return area for entry into inventory or to the job staging area;
• waste is accurately measured and recorded, if needed.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time)

• basic PM is performed and documented as needed;
• ensures work area is clean, waste removed, floor swept; necessary tools and supplies are maintained in an orderly manner.

Physical Job Demands:

Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions; this position requires a lot of twisting and bending.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

Ability to work with machinery; must read, write and speak English; must be able to read a ruler; must be self motivated and have ability to work with others and independently; demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work with minimal direction; safety conscious;

Education and Experience Requirements:

One year experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Slitter Operator: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• , reads, and writes English fluently. (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• South Elgin, IL 60177 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Elgin, IL 60177: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person