Slitter Operator

WestRock Company • Knox, IN • 6d ago

Location: Knox, IN (6595 Highway 10, Knox, IN 46534)

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4 pm - 2 am CST, must be flexible to work overtime (during the week and/or weekend shifts)

Pay: $18.54/hour, plus $0.50/hour shift differential.

SUMMARY: The Slitter Operators are responsible for safe Slitting/Manufacturing of laminated board for all products as needed for the facility by performing the following key responsibilities.

How you will impact WestRock:

Read, interpret, and understand all job Jackets, Spec Sheets, skid tags and product load tags.

Ensure all paperwork and system transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintain full compliance of all GMPs.

Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with NSF/GMP Housekeeping standards.

Follow all safety procedures and promote safety & safety programs throughout the facility.

Perform all required customer and departmental quality checks.

Participate and ensure department is compliant with NSF/GMP audit regulations.

Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.

Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.

Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/32" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).

General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.

Ability to perform complete make ready and shut down.

Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria

Product Identification and Labeling

Use of PDE system

Maintain Waste and Efficiency standards.

What you need to succeed:

Preferred 3-5 years of laminating and / or slitting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to covert basic math and read a tape measure.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.

Great organizational and time management abilities.

Professional demeanor.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment, drug test, and background check.

What we offer:

Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Benefits package that includes generous 401K match, medical, dental, vision, employee stock purchase plan, wellness program, and more!

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential. Annual Bonus potential!

Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

Benefits:

Day One Benefits package that includes.

Medical (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)

Prescription Coverage

Wellness Invective Program

Rewards up to $600/employee & $400/spouse per year.

Dental (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)

Vision (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)

Employer Paid Life Insurance 2x your Annual Rate

Optional Voluntary Life Insurance

Optional Spouse Life Insurance

Optional Children Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

401k Up to 5% company match and an additional 2.5 % of your prior year earnings deposited into your account the following January, possible total of 12.5%.

Paid Vacation after 30 days UP to 80 hours of vacation in your First Year of Employment

Paid Holiday Up to 11 Paid Holidays including your Birthday.

Safety Engagement Incentive

$75 Quarterly incentive and $125 year end incentive

Eligibly for Promotions

Employee Discounts (car purchases, household appliances, office products/computers, hotel stay/car rentals, entertainment tickets, relocation/home mortgage, etc.)

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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