Slitter Operator

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Slitter Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, once training is completed the candidate will work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00pm -10pm) or 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday (10pm - 6am).

The Slitter Operator plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the fruit/vegetable packaging industry and is responsible for the safe/efficient operation of the slitting machines.

Slitter Operator job duties include:

• Ensuring slitting machines are operated correctly and report any shortcomings to the supervisor/maintenance in a timely manner
• Complete required production forms
• Maintain/Lube production machinery as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Control and set up machine tensions/speed according to material requirements
• Change and/or replace bobbins as needed
• Verify bobbin batch sheet data/format and drying times
• Create box/pallet/RFID labels to matching product
• Follow planning order and work priorities
• Clean machines according to procedures
• Report all safety/equipment concerns to manager immediately
• Move scrap/defective material to proper location
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Very good vision and ability to handle intricate, detail oriented work
• Plastics Injection Molding/Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bi-Weekly production bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Evening Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person