Slitter Operator

Start your new career as a Slitter Operator with MAU in Elk Grove Village, IL. As a Slitter Operator, you will operate slitting and roll handling equipment to produce high-quality finished products while maintaining safety, efficiency, and customer specifications. This is a direct hire opportunity.

What We Offer:

• $21.74 per hour + $2.00/hour shift differential
• C & D Shift - 3 days one week, 4 days the next, every other weekend off
• 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources
• Company-paid and voluntary life, accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What Were Looking For:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to read rulers and perform standard and metric measurements
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Experience with pallet wrapping, forklifts, or other material handling equipment preferred
• Willingness to learn overhead hoist systems
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

What Youll Do as a Slitter Operator:

• Set up and operate core cutting and roll wrapping equipment
• Cut cores to required sizes for production
• Weigh, label, wrap, and palletize finished rolls
• Transport finished materials to the finished goods area
• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production
• Review customer specifications to ensure product compliance
• Enter production data into Shop Floor and Quality systems
• Communicate production status during shift handoffs
• Assist with preventative maintenance and submit work orders as needed
• Follow GMP, SOP, 5S, DTM, food safety, and allergen control procedures
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and quality issues promptly
• Provide break relief for Slitter Operators
• Support other departments and shifts as business needs require
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through the Global Performance System (GPS)