**Job Title: Slitting Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up and operate Cutting & Roll Wrapping Machines. Cut cores to size for slitter, ensuring proper supplies of cores for Slitting Jobs. Weigh plastic rolls and label properly. Palletize rolls and deliver to finished goods area. Follow GMP’s and PRP’s and production SOP’s. Conduct final inspection of rolls according to Final Inspection procedure. Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the department group leaders and managers immediately. Repeatable motions, lifting up to 30-50 lbs. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate Cutting & Roll Wrapping Machines + Cut cores to size for slitter, ensuring proper supplies of cores for Slitting Jobs + Weigh plastic rolls and label properly + Palletize rolls and deliver to finished goods area + Follow GMP’s and PRP’s and production SOP’s + Conduct final inspection of rolls according to Final Inspection procedure + Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the department group leaders and managers immediately + Perform repeatable motions, lifting up to 30-50 lbs **Essential Skills** + 6+ months of manufacturing operating experience + Ability to read and take measurements + Ability to read, write, and speak English + Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Specific flexographic or metals slitting experience + Mechanical aptitude + Operating overhead hoist + Previous experience operating a machine for a packaging company + Any machine operating experience from a GMP company is a plus + Experience setting up a machine is a plus + Previous corrugated packaging or printing background is a plus + Any training within safety protocols is a plus + Ability to take measurements **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate, and care for the health of yourself and family. Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance. Tuition reimbursement. Progression planning with raises after each promotion based on understanding and ability to perform tasks within the given title. **Work Environment** 500,000 sqft facility where safety is a top priority. Extremely clean and well-organized with GMP standards. Safety Shoes, Hair Net, Ear Plugs, and Safety Glasses are required. Departments include Print, Lamination, Slitting, Warehouse, and Maintenance. Strong tenured workforce. Recent investment of new machinery ($8 million) with additional capital expenditure planned throughout the next 3-5 years ($80 million). Updated breakrooms with a new self-serve vending process. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.44 - $22.44/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.