Slitter Assistant Operator

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging a Canadian retail marketing services provider Canadas largest printer and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect teamwork performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinentals commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

We are looking for a(n) Slitting Assistant Operator (2nd Shift) to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Slitting equipment to cut/slice printed/laminated film to the customers specification ensuring quality defects are identified and removed.

This position is currently open and reflects a replacement position due to an internal transfer.

The salary range for this position is $19.90 per hour (while assigned to second shift you will receive and additional $0.50 per hour) commensurate with experience education and internal equity. This range is provided to ensure clarity and promote equitable access to employment opportunities.

When your actions lead to success:

• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment following all workplace regulations policies and initiatives including reporting all first aid injuries accidents and workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable PPE and Food Safety policies and procedures wear steel tipped shoes hearing protection safety glasses hairnets beard nets etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Review and interpret work card for job requirements.
• Perform Job Setup:
  o Load master rolls of material onto the unwind shaft and threads machine
  o Load cores to the rewind section
  o Position/adjust blades
  o Set/adjust tensions
  o Set/adjust speeds for optimal quality and efficiency
• Inspect product during run for imperfections and quality defects; remove non-conforming material; perform splices as necessary.
• Input/record waste and job productivities as required
• Ensure efficiency targets are met.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment with assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Coach and train assistants and support crews and communicate development to Supervisor.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

When your expertise drives us:

Education:

• Reading and writing skills corresponding to the level of High School Diploma or equivalent.

Professional background:

• Entry-Level: 1 year experience - as a machine helper within a manufacturing environment preferably within Flexible Packaging.
• Experienced 2 years experience - possesses a demonstrated understanding of slitting machine operation and factors affecting quality waste and productivity preferable experience in flexible packaging. Possess an understanding of the materials and structures used in production and the factors causing common defects.

Professional competencies:

• Computer literate
• Ability to perform calculations involving decimals and fractions
• Ability to read a ruler
• Ability to interpret work orders.
• Visually inspect print quality and understand the factors in productions which may cause a variance.
• Capability to become forklift certified. (drivers license safe driving record).

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair transparent and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact

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