Slitter Operator

Career Opportunity:

Our Food Service Packaging plant in Knox, IN, is seeking Slitter Operators, $19.18 /hr., who will be an integral part of the Knox team. This is for the 2nd Shift 4:00pm-2:00am, Monday- Thursday, overtime as needed.

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 Insurance2x 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 the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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.