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Job Description:

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! $250 paid at hire, $500 paid at 3/6/9 months, $750 paid after one year of employment.

1st shift hours are M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm.** **Starting pay is $17.50/hour.

We provide a safety-first culture, a climate-controlled work environment, and **opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program.**

Our slitting operator are responsible for set up and operation of multi-blade slitting machines to cut and wind large rolls of ink-coated polypropylene or polyester film into smaller rolls as determined by customer specification. Operators are also responsible for quality testing, material handling, data entry and packing duties.

Essential Duties

+ Load/unload materials, machine components and completed work product from machine.

+ Set blades and/or blade bar according to specifications; place, align and secure fixtures, guides, sensors, rollers, tension bars or other mechanisms, and thread material through machine/rollers.

+ Set machine controls and make needed adjustments before and during machine operations using machine’s computerized and/or manual controls including speed, cutting tension, pressure, etc. Clear machinery jams and/or malfunctions.

+ Inspect completed work including visual inspection, plugging and gauging rolls, or other quality checks per specifications.

+ Record production related data and enter into ERP system.

+ Prepare product for shipment. May include trimming/pressing rolls; applying flanges; printing and applying tags/labels to rolls and boxes; bagging rolls; packing rolls into boxes; banding with strapping machine; moving boxes to pallet, inventory shelf or other designated area.

+ Ensure machines are routinely maintained using chemicals/solvents.

+ Ensure that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs, and that items in low supply are replaced.

+ Use hydraulic lift, electric floorwalker or carts as needed to move and/or handle jumbo rolls of product and/or packed boxes of product.

+ Crosstrain on slitting equipment in other teams and assist other slitter operators as needed.

+ Observe all operation and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

+ Our ideal candidate has a stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, and a demonstrated ability to work safely in producing a quality product. Candidates selected for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Prior applicable manufacturing experience preferred.

+ Basic computer/keyboarding experience preferred including data entry and lookups.

+ Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as business needs dictate

+ Physical requirements include constant standing/walking, use of upper extremities to handle/manipulate, and ability to visually identify product quality defects; frequent twisting/turning, stepping up/down, reaching outward/upward; lift/carry up to 45 lbs., and bending/squatting (specific machines).

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick time starting in year of hire, and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations!

Coding Products (Kalkaska, MI) is a member of the Specialty Films Division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer. ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets specialized coated films for the Secure ID, Medical Specialty Bag, and Financial Card markets. We offer a safe, clean work environment with a stable company and a dynamic, collaborative, growth-oriented team.

_If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged._