Slitter Permanent

Slitting Operator

Our client is inspiring change for the future. As an award-winning leader in the flexible packaging solutions industry, our vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible flexible packaging solutions in North America. It has been our goal for over half a century to rethink flexible packaging in a sustainable manner, while respecting our heritage, family values and commitment to forward thinking.

What you will be doing as a Slitting Operator:

• Review dockets to collect information and adjust the machine settings as per the specified requirements.
• Use TORI regularly during your shift to input relevant job data, ensuring all rolls are correct, verifying the slit size and “slit” pass with the Extrusion and Slitting Manager.
• Prepare and cut cores to secure the necessary materials for the subsequent shift and provide samples of each product onto the docket for future reference.
• Conduct "Hammer Testing" on the finished product to verify order accuracy and organize completed dockets in designated areas for the Production Scheduler.
• Assemble the skids according to the customer's guidelines and remove them with straps in the department, also having a focus on safety and security in the work area.
• Ensure the quality of film by conducting frequent quality inspections, informing the Slitting/Extrusion Supervisor or Manager of any discrepancies.
• Protect the health and safety of yourself and others by performing safety circle checks on equipment, creating work orders to repair damaged equipment, and keeping common workstations and areas clean.
• Work as a team to overcome shift obstacles, exceed daily department targets and celebrate team successes.
• Promote Tempo’s core values by working within all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required by the Slitting/Extrusion Supervisor or Manager.

What will you require as a Slitting Operator:

• High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent
• The ability to lift 50lbs is essential to this role
• Past working knowledge or experience working with a variety of Slitting environments and equipment, or other transferable machinery skills would be an advantage
• Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems, and work with minimal supervision
• High level of personal integrity and accountability, with mutual respect in dealing and speaking with others
• A positive outlook, team-oriented mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow as a person and team

What you will receive in return as a Slitting Operator:

• $20/hr
• An environment built on the core values of community, genuineness, integrity, partnership, respect and teamwork.
• Competitive health and dental benefits, including a flexible healthcare spending account, Employee Assistance Program and employee perks and discounts at a variety of retailers.
• Employee bonus programs, including attendance, referral, uniforms and health and wellness!
• RRSP/DPSP matching, investing in your future each pay

Shift time for Slitting Operator:

• A better work-life balance provided by a flex-life work schedule; employees work three twelve-hour shifts per week, resulting in a minimum of sixteen days off per month!