About this role
Company Overview
We are a manufacturing organization focused on producing high-quality finished products while maintaining strong safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Our operation emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement to meet customer demands and production goals.
Job Summary
The Slitter Operator is responsible for slitting and rewinding finished product, performing inspections, and collecting production data prior to release to Finished Goods. This role ensures that all work meets company and customer specifications while maintaining efficiency, safety, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform all daily activities in a safe and proper manner
• Work overtime as required to meet workload, staffing, or customer demands
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Assist with organizing and maintaining supply inventories related to the finishing department
• Set up slitting and rewinding equipment based on job specifications or verify previous shift setup
• Monitor and maintain knives, spacers, and related tooling, notifying supervision of repair or replacement needs
• Perform quality checks before and during production and isolate non-conforming product as required
• Provide customer samples as needed
• Coordinate with assistants to ensure timely staging of work and efficient handling of finished rolls
• Accurately complete paperwork and enter required data into the management information system
• Work with scheduling personnel to track, verify, and report completed job quantities
• Ensure finished products are labeled according to customer and company specifications
• Coordinate with scheduling to meet delivery requirements while maintaining production efficiency
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and scheduling personnel regarding quality, safety, cost, or delivery concerns
• Safely operate and understand material handling equipment
• Verify, organize, and monitor daily finished goods and inventory levels
• Assist with the development of written procedures
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision or management
Performance Expectations
• Produce accurate, high-quality work within established schedules and cost guidelines
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Effectively manage priorities, rush orders, and problem situations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments
• Complete reports and documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance
• Follow all company policies, safety rules, and operating procedures
• Contribute to efficiency improvements and waste reduction initiatives
Qualifications
• Willingness to perform all job duties as required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with others
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to solve practical problems in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and technical procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to stand, move, and use hands for extended periods
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic numbers and measurements
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate information and respond to questions from multiple departments and customers
Work Environment
• Manufacturing setting
• Physical activity required, including standing, lifting, and material handling
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About Latitude Inc
Company Summary
Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.
Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.
With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.
Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.
• Individualized recruiting and reference checking
• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee
• In person screening prior to client interview
• Background checks and drug tests at client request
• Software and technical testing
What you'll do
- The Slitter Operator is responsible for slitting and rewinding finished products, performing inspections, and collecting production data. This role ensures compliance with company and customer specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
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