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Operator is responsible for training new employees.\nProduction Responsibilities:\nThis includes, but is not limited to the following, all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.\nReads and understands job jackets/order.\nEstablishes and follows quality checking procedures in the pressroom.\nEffectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.\nCleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.\nUnderstand line clearance.\nKeeping rewind area cleaned including cleaning rewind area at end of shift.\nStaying busy when rewind is down.\nCommunicate effectively.\nProperly making computer entries.\nFollowing the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.\nBeing at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.\nResponsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.\nJob Qualifications:\nPrior manufacturing or mechanical experience required\nPrior slitter/rewinder experience preferred\nQuality conscious\nAttention to detail\nMust be able to see good true color (Not be colorblind)\nAbility to lift\nAccurate with numbers\nBasic math skills\nBasic mechanical skills\nMust be able to read a tape measure\nConfidentiality\nOrganizational skills\nShift work\nEssential Job Functions:\nMust have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.\nMust be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.\nMust be able to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.\nMust be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.\nMust have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.\nMust be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.\nReflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries. Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.\nMust have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire). Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.\nMust be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision. Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.\nMust have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.\nMust have mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc.\nMust be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the slitter/rewinder, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.\nMust be able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.\nMust have eyesight whether correct or not, which distinguishes hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for print suitable quality.\nMust be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.\nMust have maturity and disposition to operate safely at all times. Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.\nMust have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.\nMust be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.\nMust be able to do meticulous work under production demand.\nPay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nExperience:\nManufacturing/Mechanical: 1 year (Required)\nSlitter/Rewinder: 1 year (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nWhite Bluff, TN 37187 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Interstate Packaging","rawCompany":"interstate packaging","city":"White Bluff","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T14:54:07.052Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9032.00","title":"Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"cutting-and-slicing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4023.00","title":"Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"rolling-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"paper-goods-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"322299","title":"All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-converted-paper-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"326112","title":"Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-packaging-film-and-sheet-including-laminated-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift","description":"Job Summary: The Slitter/Rewind Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated machine. This includes ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced. Operator is responsible for training new employees.\nProduction Responsibilities:\nThis includes, but is not limited to the following, all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.\nReads and understands job jackets/order.\nEstablishes and follows quality checking procedures in the pressroom.\nEffectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.\nCleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.\nUnderstand line clearance.\nKeeping rewind area cleaned including cleaning rewind area at end of shift.\nStaying busy when rewind is down.\nCommunicate effectively.\nProperly making computer entries.\nFollowing the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.\nBeing at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time.\nResponsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.\nJob Qualifications:\nPrior manufacturing or mechanical experience required\nPrior slitter/rewinder experience preferred\nQuality conscious\nAttention to detail\nMust be able to see good true color (Not be colorblind)\nAbility to lift\nAccurate with numbers\nBasic math skills\nBasic mechanical skills\nMust be able to read a tape measure\nConfidentiality\nOrganizational skills\nShift work\nEssential Job Functions:\nMust have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.\nMust be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.\nMust be able to lift 50 – 75-pound rolls without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.\nMust be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.\nMust have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.\nMust be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.\nReflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries. Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.\nMust have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire). Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.\nMust be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision. Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.\nMust have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.\nMust have mechanical ability to learn how the machine operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc.\nMust be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the slitter/rewinder, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.\nMust be able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.\nMust have eyesight whether correct or not, which distinguishes hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for print suitable quality.\nMust be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.\nMust have maturity and disposition to operate safely at all times. 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