Slitting Machine Operator

Job Title: Slitting Machine OperatorJob DescriptionSet up and operate Cutting & Roll Wrapping Machines. Cut cores to size for slitter, ensuring proper supplies of cores for Slitting Jobs. Weigh plastic rolls and label properly. Palletize rolls and deliver to finished goods area. Follow GMP’s and PRP’s and productions SOP’s. Conduct final inspection of rolls according to Final Inspection procedure. Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the department group leaders and managers immediately. Repeatable motions, lifting up to 30-50 lbs.Responsibilities

Set up and operate Cutting & Roll Wrapping Machines.

Cut cores to size for slitter, ensuring proper supplies of cores for Slitting Jobs.

Weigh plastic rolls and label properly.

Palletize rolls and deliver to finished goods area.

Follow GMP’s and PRP’s and productions SOP’s.

Conduct final inspection of rolls according to Final Inspection procedure.

Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the department group leaders and managers immediately.

Perform repeatable motions and lift up to 30-50 lbs.

Essential Skills

6+ months of manufacturing operating experience

Ability to read and take measurements

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Specific flexographic or metals slitting experience

Mechanical aptitude

Operating overhead hoist

Previous experience operating a machine for a packaging company

Any machine operating experience from a GMP company is a plus

Experience in setting up machines

Previous corrugated packaging or printing experience is a plus

Training within safety protocols is a plus

Why Work Here?At our company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and your family. Variety of company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance. Tuition reimbursement. Progression planning during contract-to-hire with raises after each promotion based on understanding and ability to perform each task within given title.Work Environment500,000 sqft facility, where safety is a top priority. Extremely clean and well-organized facility. GMP standards in place. Safety shoes, hair net, ear plugs, and safety glasses required. Departments include Print, Lamination, Slitting, Warehouse, and Maintenance. Strong tenured workforce. Recent investment of new machinery ($8 million) with additional capital expenditures planned throughout the next 3-5 years ($80 million). Updated breakrooms with new self-serve vending process.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.44 - $22.44Health, Dental, VisionWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 2025.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.