Join Odyssey Logistics and build your career with a global leader in multimodal logistics that puts people at the forefront of everything we do. We win together by operating as one team, leveraging our expertise to solve complex supply chain challenges and deliver results that matter. We innovate boldly encouraging curiosity, fresh thinking, and empowered decision-making to move faster and smarter for our customers. We drive results with accountability and purpose, staying focused on performance, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve. Our customer-centric approach is at the center of everything we do, building trusted partnerships and strategic value across our four servicing divisions: Intermodal, Integrated Marine Logistics, Transport & Warehousing—including warehousing and fulfillment solutions—and Managed Services. Guided by care, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and responsible growth for our people, customers, and our communities.

At Odyssey, you’ll be part of a truly differentiated end-to-end 4PL model that pairs deep multimodal execution expertise, advanced technology-enabled operations, and data-driven analytics—giving you the opportunity to move beyond oversight, solve complex supply chain challenges, and deliver meaningful results for some of the world’s largest and most dynamic customers.

Our employees receive competitive benefit offerings including comprehensive health coverage, HSA contributions, a matching 401(k), and programs designed to support your well-being and long-term success. At Odyssey, you’ll find a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your career can thrive.

Summary / Primary Role: 

The position of Slitter Line Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining slitting equipment to cut large rolls of material into smaller, specified widths. This role ensures product quality, machine efficiency, and safe operation while meeting production targets. This position may be cross trained on the receiving and shipping processes and movement of product with use of forklifts, overhead cranes and other warehouse equipment. 

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate slitter line machinery according to job specifications
• Load and unload raw material rolls using cranes, hoists, or forklifts
• Adjust knives, spacers, tension, and guides to achieve correct slit widths
• Monitor machine operation to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency
• Inspect finished product for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Measure and record slit widths, weights, and production data
• Perform routine maintenance, blade changes, and minor repairs
• Troubleshoot machine issues and report major problems to maintenance or supervision
• Adhere to OSHA regulations; follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout rules, and housekeeping standards
• Work closely with supervisors, quality control, and other operators to meet production goals
• Open warehouse and prepare for work day; lights, doors, etc.
• Operate remote-controlled cranes, forklifts and other equipment as applicable, to safely move product.
• Operate track mobile to maneuver rail cars in and out of the building.
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for the safe loading and unloading material.
• Pull work orders.
• Receive and ship product through inbound/outbound scan process using a handheld scanner.
• Inspect material and make notations of any exceptions and or damages for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Organize material and inventory within the warehouse.
• Package steel coils and prepare them for shipment.
• Remove and secure bulkheads against steel coils in railcars.
• Remove debris and clean out railcars prior to loading.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, damages, claims to management immediately.
• Ensure equipment is not overloaded.
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for proper warning signals when operating cranes and forklifts.
• Perform regular and routine inspection of equipment and monitor fluid levels to ensure optimum performance of equipment and safety.
• Ensure inventory and material is stored safely and blocked properly.
• Ensure work environment and areas are clean.
• Complete daily paperwork and record data.
• Participate in cross training, development programs and obtain any certifications as need or requested by management.
• Ensure proper personal protective equipment is in good repair and worn in accordance with OSHA regulations and Company policy.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added to or change at any time with or without notice. 

Job Qualifications:

•   High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or slitting line experience required (6 mos-1 year)
• Previous experience working in transportation or metals warehousing industry is preferred.
• Experience with forklifts, over-head cranes, track mobile, and handheld RFID scanners is preferred.

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Energy/Drive
• Knowledgeable
• Oral/Written Communication
• SHE&S (Safety, Security)
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Resourceful, takes initiative
• Punctual and Reliable
• Personal Accountability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Customer Focus

Work Environment:

This job is located indoors and outdoors, with exposure to adverse conditions such as inclement weather, dust, loud noise, heat, cold, and wind. Exposure to chemicals; moving machinery, vehicles, and equipment; fumes; gases; petroleum; products; fire and electrical hazards; and confined spaces. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

VISUAL:

Close visual acuity to read and interpret information on shipping documents, instructions, guidelines.

Inspect product, railcars, and trailers.

Read and use measurement devices including a standard and metric measuring tape.

Read crane and forklift signals and operate equipment.

HEARING:

Perceiving the nature of sound at normal speaking levels, with correction.

Have ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Ability to hear movement and be aware of moving equipment in surroundings.

TALKING:

Expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken word.

READING/WRITING:

Must be capable of reading and comprehending English language.

Must be capable of writing in English, legibly.

REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

Making substantial movements of wrists, hands and fingers.

Making substantial movements of legs and feet.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with finger(s) and palm of hand(s).

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or working with fingers.

Sitting: Regularly remaining in a seated position while operating forklift, track mobile equipment.

Standing: Frequently remaining upright on the feet for sustain periods of time.

Walking: frequently moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

Bending: frequently moving at the waist, approximately 60 degrees, bending the body forward and downward.

Crawling: rarely moving about on hands and knees, or hands and feet.

Climbing: Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs using hands, feet and arms.

Reaching: Regularly extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Crouching: Occasionally bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Kneeling: Rarely bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).

Balancing: Frequently maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.

Pushing/ Pulling: using upper extremities to press against something with force to move it forward, downward or outward/ Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion

<5lbs constantly, 5-10lbs frequently and 10-20lbs occasionally.

Lifting/Carrying: Raising objects from lower to higher position/ moving objects from position-to-position over distance.

<10lbs constantly, 10-20lbs frequently and 20-50lbs occasionally.

Driving: ability to operate a motor vehicle, and forklift for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH RATING:

Medium: 20-50 lbs. performed occasionally, and/or 10-20 lbs. performed frequently, and/or 10 lbs. performed constantly.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

Inside conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Outside conditions: subject to weather and temperature changes and extremes.

Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout on occasion in order to be heard above ambient noise levels.

Vibration: Exposure to movements of the extremities and/or whole body.

Atmospheric conditions: Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, and poor ventilation.

Hazardous conditions: proximity to moving parts, vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals.

Expected Hours of Work:

Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with some overtime required as scheduled. Any person within this position must be flexible to work varying hours, including nights, and weekends as necessary.

Travel requirements: 

Overnight travel is not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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