Slitter Operator

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

Responsible for all activities associated with running the slitter including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

• →Enter information into computers to set machine for order changes, scores, speed, stack height, sheet count, and number of outs.
• →Verify accuracy of information in computer.
• →Execute order changes.
• →Cross check board being produced with the corrugator dry end lineup or order scheduling computer display to ensure it is the proper board test, size, scores are properly positioned and have the correct depth, color, and coating.
• →Visually observe and physically check board for quality, including but not limited to the following: cracked scores, cut liner or medium, loose edges or liner, oil, blisters, wrinkles, wash board, warp, clean slits, proper score depth, and appearance.
• →Perform soak tests as needed.
• →Set slitter to bring up the next run as necessary to avoid overruns or underruns.
• →Set-up tear-tape machine and preprint as needed.
• →Communicate messages to the wet end regarding necessary adjustments.
• →Clear jams safely and assist in correcting other problems.
• →Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• →Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• →Adheres to production schedule.
• →Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• →Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• →Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• →Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. 
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.  Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.  Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

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