Board Slitter Operator

The Board Slitter Operator is responsible to operate the Board Slitter and Wohlenberg Cutter to trim board to predetermined sizes as per the job instructions.

Friesens Corporation offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package and Employee Ownership Trust distribution.

**Job Requirements**:

- High School Diploma/GED/Mature Student Diploma
- Experience operating and using small tools
- Effective English use and comprehension
- Digital Literacy (Microsoft Office, keyboarding skills)
- Essential Math skills (Metric and Imperial measurements, problem solving, conversion charts, etc.)
- Effective use of production related documents to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities in product
- Demonstrated organization, prioritizing, time and stress management skills
- Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment while demonstrating self-management capabilities
- Able to deal with people diplomatically and profession ally at all times
- Excellent manual dexterity

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Work and communicate effectively with the Managers, Bindery Specialty Coordinator and co-workers
- Carry out jobs according to the schedule or as directed by the Production Manager
- Operate the board slitter/cutter for quality, efficiency and productivity:

- Order board and cut the board for the job
- Cut samples and confirm accuracy, making adjustments if required
- Stack board neatly on skids
- Perform board slitter and cutter maintenance as required as per the Operator’s Manual
- Locating and moving production components as directed
- Assist with bindery department maintenance and housekeeping
- Practice Friesens safety procedures for equipment and plant situations

The position will remain open until filled. Incomplete resumes will be disqualified.

**Education**: Preferred
- High School Diploma or better

**Skills**: Preferred
- Deal with people diplomatically
- Essential math skills
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Continuous learning/improvement mindset
- Prioritizing and time management skills
- Use of documents to accomplish job tasks
- Digital literacy-Microsoft office, typing
- Effective English use and comprehension
- Experience operating and using small tools