Slitter Operator
Job Description
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AMERICAN PACKAGING CORPORATION
FLEXOGRAPHIC DIVISION
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SLITTER OPERATOR
SUMMARY: Operate both the Deacro and Incotek Slitting Machine in the safest, most effective and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards. APC is a three shift 24x5 facility 7A-3P, 3P-11P & 11P-7A and a two shift 24x7 facility 7A-7P & 7P-7A depending on department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the STOP Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero accident rate.
· Participate in developing, understanding and following all SOP’s.
· Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information retrieved from job jackets, manufacturing specifications, Op spec and print spec sheets.
· Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties.
· Perform and manage machine set-ups/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and the print spec sheets.
· Possess a thorough understanding of the quality standards. Conduct, document, interpret and act upon all data obtained during QA tests.
· Understand the bar code system in order to properly scan all raw materials used in production to ensure accurate inventory control. Able to produce new tickets for all “printed” inventory and re-ticket inventory and return to proper warehouse location.
· Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. This includes all Quality Assurance tests and daily Production Reports which document production, waste and set-up time.
· Successfully troubleshoot all mechanical problems and apply corrective action as needed. Make decision to contact the Maintenance Department when appropriate.
· Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing setting knives.
· Safely operate a fork truck to remove printed rolls from pallets and stack racks slitter machine operation.
· Train Utility employees in the operation of the Slitting machines.
· Perform and/or manage completion of required roll changes.
· Slit and wind rolls to meet Quality expectations.
· Remove splices and print defects from master rolls as needed.
· Able to start and operate the Slitter when appropriate.
· Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
· Comply with all company policies and procedures.
· Business travel required.
· Any other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises zero employees in the Deaco/Incotek Department.
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:
· High school diploma or GED
· Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/bag making experience
· Acceptable prior work history
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:
· Absenteeism: at work everyday on time
· Accuracy: uncompromised
· AS400
· Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
· Conflict Resolution
· Confidentiality
· Deadlines
· Detail: attention to
· Fork truck license
· Independence
· Mechanical aptitude
· Organizational skills
· Safety
· Shift work
· Tape measurer/ruler
· Team: work as a member/ with all employees
· Tools: hand
· Tools: own your own
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb and balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything needing to be lifted that exceeds this poundage should be moved with the help of another individual or by using a mechanical aid. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles (works in an environment where solvent based inks are used). The employee frequently works in high, precarious places, in humid conditions (summer humidity, plant is not air conditioned), and is exposed to electrical shock (only authorized maintenance personnel are allowed access to electrical cabinets).
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is mandated.
Rev. 08APR16 Beth Hines
American Packaging Corporation: Slitter Operator
Maximum Physical Demands:
Task: / Maximum Demand:Floor to waist Lift / Up to 35# Rarely to Occasionally
Horizontal Lift / 10-35# Rarely to Occasionally
Front Carry / 10-35# Rarely to Occasionally, distance up to 30 ft
Waist to Crown / 10-35# Rarely to Occasionally
Push / 50-75# Rarely to Occasionally, distance up to 300 ft 1x/day
Pull / 50-75# Rarely to Occasionally, distance up to 300 ft 1x/day
Right hand grip / 25-50 # Occasionally, ≤ 25# Frequently
Left hand grip / 25-50 # Occasionally, ≤ 25# Frequently
Repeated Cutting/Knife / Occasionally
Elevated/shoulder level work / Rarely to Occasionally, up to 1 min at a time
Reaching / Rarely to Occasionally, up to 36 inches out
Forward bend stand / Occasionally, up to 1 min at a time
Rotational Stand / Rarely to Occasionally
Step Ladder / Never to Rarely
Stairs / Rarely to Occasionally
Crouching/Squatting / Rarely
Stooping / Rarely
Kneeling / Rarely
Crawling / Rarely to Never
Standing tolerance / Continuously
Walking / Continuously
Sitting / Rarely
Right & left hand coordination / ≥ Average Continuously
Fine Motor/Pinching / ≥ Average Continuously.
Vision / ≥ Average Continuously
Balance / ≥ Average Continuously
Functional Job Analysis Rarely 1-5% of the day
Occasionally 6-33% of the day
Last Updated: April 2016 Frequently 34-66% of the day Continuously 67-100% of the day