Slitter Machine Operator - Packaging Material at Summit Recruitment and Search

Our client a leading manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials is seeking to hire a Slitter Machine Operator to be based in their factory in Kenya. The ideal candidate MUST have relevant technical diploma and minimum 3 years’ experience operating a slitter machine operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check the slitting order for order width, number of cheeses, length and any special requirements before setting up and ordering required materials.
• Ensure that the order requirements are thoroughly reviewed.
• Check material delivered by the forklift driver is the correct material and check for any special notes like splices and quality defects.
• Slit the material as per the order requirements and monitor the material tension settings and parameters according to product construction.
• Prepare the material and ensure that it is ready to be wrapped.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is correctly completed during the entire slitting process.
• Assist with maintenance performed as & when required.
• Ensure that safety equipment is worn in the plant at all times namely: bump, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hand cut resistant gloves.
• Carry out any duty or requirement imposed on the company by the OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointment

Qualifications

• Relevant technical diploma or certificate.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a slitter machine operator.
• Must be reliable, a fast learner and keen to detail.