Full Time Slitting Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$25.37/hourly +10% shift premium for night shift + Sunday Pay Premium 

Rotating Schedule:

Day: 7:45am-8:00pm (M/T, F/S |S, W/T)

Night: 7:45pm-8:00am (M/T, F/S |S, W/T)

Summary:
The Slitter Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining slitting machines to process materials according to specifications. This role involves setting up the equipment, monitoring production runs, ensuring quality control, and performing material handling tasks as necessary. The Slitter Operator plays a crucial role in achieving production targets and maintaining product quality.
Essential Functions:

• Operate slitting machines following standard operating procedures to cut and process materials accurately and efficiently.
• Set up slitting machines, including blade adjustments, tension control, and material alignment, to ensure proper functioning and production efficiency.
• Perform regular quality control checks to ensure products meet established standards and specifications. Make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Safely handle and move materials using equipment such as forklifts, hoists, or hand tools to support the production process.
• Perform routine blade changes, sharpening, and adjustments to ensure optimal cutting performance and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production runs, inspect finished products, and identify and resolve any issues or abnormalities that may affect product quality or machine performance.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production counts, downtime, and any quality or machine-related issues.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance tasks on slitting machines to ensure their optimal performance and longevity.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and housekeeping in the area by moving scrap material to baler and sweeping and removing dust and debris.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Forklift operator's license. (Training Provided)
Experience:

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Prior skilled machine operation experience preferred. 
• Ability to use basic tools and inspection devices such as utility knives, calipers and tape measure.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Detail Oriented
• Integrity
• Ambition
• Safety & Security

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.