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 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. 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

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

AWT has the following position open in our South Elgin location: Slitter Operator 

The schedule for this position is 1st Shift, Mon - Fri. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.

General Description of Job - Safe and efficient operation of slitting machine(s)

Required Job Duties

• Operates slitter safely
• conducts quality inspection of material and escalates issues to Quality Dept or Supervisor as they arise
• 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 Notes requirements
• rolls are clean and wound to proper tension
• slit rolls are properly identified and palletized for transfer to the stretch wrapping area for preparing to move to inventory or to be staged for shipping
• waste is accurately measured and recorded, if needed
• 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.

Additional information

AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration.  AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws.  It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.