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Slitter Operator- Nights

TOPPAN Packaging · Elk Grove, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This posting mentions GMPs, SOPs, 5S and DTM procedures. Tell me about a workplace where you followed standard procedures closely and why it mattered.

What they are checking: Comfort working inside written procedures in a regulated packaging plant instead of doing things their own way.

Tell me about a time you used a forklift, pallet jack or roll handling equipment. How did you keep yourself and others safe?

What they are checking: Safe material handling habits around heavy rolls, which are a common source of serious plant injuries.

These are 12-hour night shifts. What have you done in the past to stay focused through the last few hours?

What they are checking: Realistic stamina and focus strategies for long night shifts where fatigue leads to mistakes.

What would you do

You're cutting cores and realize the core size doesn't match the next slitting job. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch upstream mistakes and fix them before they turn into a whole job slit onto the wrong cores.

During a final inspection you find edge damage on a roll that's already wrapped. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they will rework or hold a roll instead of shipping a defect because it is already packaged.

Your machine starts acting up near the end of shift and the next crew is about to come in. How do you hand it off?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate machine issues clearly at shift change so problems are not hidden or repeated.

How would you keep up with production pace while still doing quality checks before and after each run?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that quality checks are not optional when the schedule gets tight.

About the work

Walk me through what you'd check on a customer spec before you start slitting a roll.

What they are checking: Whether they know width, core size, roll length and labeling all come from the spec and must match before cutting starts.

How do you make sure the weight and label on a finished roll are right before it goes to finished goods?

What they are checking: Care with labeling and weights, since a mislabeled roll can ship to the wrong customer or fail an audit.

What's your experience with data entry on the shop floor, and how do you keep it accurate when you're busy?

What they are checking: Whether they treat shop-floor and quality system entries as real records that others rely on for tracing product.

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The full job description

As published by TOPPAN Packaging.

Position: Slitter Operator- Nights Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Shift: C & D Shift | 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM (12-hour continental schedule) Pay Rate: $21.74 /hour + $2.00 shift differential Summary Description The Slitter Operator I is responsible for operating slitting and roll handling equipment to meet customer specifications while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role supports production flow through machine operation, material handling, and quality verification. What You’ll Be Doing • Set up and operate core cutting and roll wrapping equipment • Cut cores to required sizes and ensure proper supply for slitting jobs • Weigh, label, and wrap finished rolls per job specifications • Palletize finished rolls and move them to the finished goods area • Perform quality checks before and after production runs • Review customer specifications and ensure compliance • Conduct final inspections of finished rolls • Follow GMPs, SOPs, 5S, and DTM procedures • Perform data entry in Shop Floor and Quality systems • Communicate machine status and job details during shift changes • Assist with preventative maintenance as scheduled • Issue work orders for equipment or repair needs • Follow all food safety and allergen control requirements • Report safety concerns, incidents, and quality issues immediately • Provide break relief coverage for Slitter Operators • Support other shifts or departments as needed • Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities We’d Love to Hear From You If • You have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (preferred) • You can read, write, and communicate effectively in English • You have basic data entry and computer skills • You are comfortable using tools and measuring devices (standard and metric) • You have experience with pallet wrapping, forklifts, or material handling equipment • You can operate or are willing to learn overhead hoist systems • You are reliable and able to work 12-hour shifts Qualifications • High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background. • Ability to read rulers and perform basic measurements • Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork Benefits At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources • Paid time off and holidays • Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage • Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

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