Machine Operator Trainee (OC Slitting -1st shift)

Machine Operator Trainee (OC Slitting -1st shift)Machine Operator Trainee - QC Slitting (1st shift) - Location: San Diego, CA 92123 - Work Schedule: Mon to Fri / 1st Shift 6:30 am to 3:30 pm - Pay rate: 19$/h per hour - Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; Temp-to-Hire based on performance, attendance, and reliability after 3-6 months; overtime as needed. - Equipment: All necessary PPE provided by the company (safety shoes, high-vis vest, safety glasses).Position Summary Efficiently sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots all slitting machines to produce high-quality film products. Assists with material packaging, trains junior operators, and covers Lead Operator duties as needed.Essential RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent (College/Military background preferred), and warehouse material handling/packing experience.Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and math proficiency relevant to company processes.Communication: Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; basic knowledge of film construction, winding, and shipping.Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail regarding quality standards, safety protocols, and productivity.Key ResponsibilitiesMachine Operation: Set up, run, monitor, and troubleshoot slitting machinery; follow SOPs, setup specifications, and safety guidelines strictly.Quality & Documentation: Inspect finished film for defects, make quality judgments, and accurately prepare slitting, core-tag, box label, and quality documents.Material Handling & Packaging: Assist with packaging, box making, stacking pallets, and moving finished inventory.Team Leadership & Communication: Assist in training trainees, provide shift handoff reports to incoming personnel, and share continuous improvement or safety suggestions with supervisors.