Operator, Slitter

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
eCommerce • Sales
The Role
Job Title: Slitter OperatorShift: 1stSalary: $22/hour to $24/hourReady to help build a better future for generations to come?In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. Join us and make a difference!Job Purpose & Scope The Slitter Operator is responsible for all aspects of setup, operation and quality control of the large and small slitter machines in the Chicago Plant.  They will be expected to setup knives/spacers, over and under arms, operate overhead crane, slit aluminum and steel, and perform quality checks in accordance with standard procedures and expectations.  Key Responsibilities & Job Content
  • Operate the slitter to support both Grid, Metal Ceilings, and engineering seeds:
  • Operate Forklift in accordance with Plant rules
  • Using the crane to unload trucks and load coils onto the slitter
  • Perform setups for knives and over/under arms accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Perform QC checks on all in coming full coils, and slit coils
  • Emptying slitter scrap containers
  • Safely unload coils from slitter onto skids or racks
  • Help in other areas of the plant if the slitter is down for repair or not scheduled to run.
  • Complete 5S tasks throughout the slitter area
What we offer:
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1:  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401K Match: Up to 6%
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
  • Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.
  • Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
  • Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
What you Bring:
  • This position requires the ability to self-manage time, prioritize orders, and pay close attention to detail. 
  • The position requires the employee to lift and move coils with an overhead crane.  The candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs and be on their feet for 8 hours straight. 
  • At Least 1-2 years experience in a factory setting, operating slitter machinery.
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Ability to be forklift certified
Work Environment & Conditions:Join a clean, safe, and modern facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes.  Safety, cleanliness and employee well-being are at the heart of what we do, supported by comprehensive training programs and protocols.    Who we are:Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and communities.  With a global team of over 12,000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40+ countries, we share one common mission:  to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.  Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.   This role is part of our Rockfon business, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems, providing high-quality, sustainable offerings to our customers.Our Culture and Commitment:We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  With employees representing 79 nationalities, we champion diversity, provide equal opportunities, and actively combat all forms of discrimination.   At ROCKWOOL, you'll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This cultural foundation reflects our core values:  ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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The Company
Hedehusene
2,753 Employees
Year Founded: 1937

What We Do

We release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

ROCKWOOL Group is a focused industrial company with leading positions in insulation, acoustic ceilings and horticultural growing media based on proprietary stone wool technology. We harness the properties that nature has given us to create products for quality living.

Our products touch most aspects of everyday life. We offer carefully designed, innovative sustainable solutions for your comfort, safety and for the benefit of the environment.

ROCKWOOL Group's business portfolio consists of:
* ROCKWOOL® insulation solutions for buildings.
* ROCKWOOL® technical insulation solutions to both industry, marine and offshore.
* ROCKWOOL® core solutions tailor made stone wool products to be integrated into finished systems.
* Rockfon® acoustic ceilings and wall solutions.
* Rockpanel® cladding material.
* Grodan® growing media solutions for plants.
* Lapinus® solutions for applications such as friction, water management, tracks, coatings, gaskets.

At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our product solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint along the way.

Stone wool is a versatile material and forms the basis of all our businesses. With around 12,200 colleagues in 40 countries, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibres for industrial use to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore

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