Slitter Operator

You have been described as positive, always willing to learn new things and use your skills to be the best team member you can be. You are open-minded, and can solve problems and adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment. You thrive in collaborative spaces, where integrity, respect and partnership are at the heart of all decisions. You are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the world, one small but impactful change at a time.
At Tempo Flexible Packaging, we are inspiring change for the future. As an award-winning leader in the flexible packaging solutions industry, our vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible flexible packaging solutions in North America. It has been our goal for over half a century to rethink flexible packaging in a sustainable manner, while respecting our heritage, family values and commitment to forward thinking.
Here, we are a team of inclusive, passionate and genuine people. We use our capabilities to draw strength not only from our uniqueness, but also from our diverse team to drive our vision forward. Working within our core values, we have a positive impact on our peers, partners and community.
Sounds interesting? Here’s what your day would look like as a Slitting Operator at Tempo:

- Review dockets to collect information and adjust the machine settings as per the specified requirements.
- Use TORI regularly during your shift to input relevant job data, ensuring all rolls are correct, verifying the slit size and “slit” pass with the Extrusion and Slitting Manager.
- Prepare and cut cores to secure the necessary materials for the subsequent shift and provide samples of each product onto the docket for future reference.
- Conduct "Hammer Testing" on the finished product to verify order accuracy and organize completed dockets in designated areas for the Production Scheduler.
- Assemble the skids according to the customer's guidelines and remove them with straps in the department, also having a focus on safety and security in the work area.
- Ensure the quality of film by conducting frequent quality inspections, informing the Slitting/Extrusion Supervisor or Manager of any discrepancies.
- Protect the health and safety of yourself and others by performing safety circle checks on equipment, creating work orders to repair damaged equipment, and keeping common workstations and areas clean.
- Work as a team to overcome shift obstacles, exceed daily department targets and celebrate team successes.
- Promote Tempo’s core values by working within all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required by the Slitting/Extrusion Supervisor or Manager.

We believe in a positive work-life balance - which may look different for everyone. In the spirit of equity and inclusion, employees of Tempo Flexible Packaging receive the following employee benefits and perks:

- An environment built on the core values of community, genuineness, integrity, partnership, respect and teamwork.
- A better work-life balance provided by a flex-life work schedule; employees work three twelve-hour shifts per week, resulting in a minimum of sixteen days off per month
- Competitive health and dental benefits, including a flexible healthcare spending account, Employee Assistance Program and employee perks and discounts at a variety of retailers.
- Employee bonus programs, including attendance, referral, uniforms and health and wellness
- RRSP/DPSP matching, investing in your future each pay

**Ready to apply? Here’s what we need from you**:

- High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent
- The ability to lift 50lbs is essential to this role
- Past working knowledge or experience working with a variety of Slitting environments and equipment, or other transferable machinery skills would be an advantage
- Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems, and work with mínimal supervision
- High level of personal integrity and accountability, with mutual respect in dealing and speaking with others
- A positive outlook, team-oriented mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow as a person and team