Assistant Operator - Gluing - Night

Sabert Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking an Assistant Operator for the night shift (6PM-4AM, Monday-Thursday) to support the production line, assist with changeovers, troubleshoot, and train new feeders/packers on quality standards and production speed.

The role involves maintaining records in SAP and completing line documentation, plus communicating any production or equipment issues to supervisors. Safety rules and operating procedures must be applied, and a clean, orderly work area is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience or multitasking in a fast-paced environment with at least 6 months of machine operator experience.
• Ability to read, understand and apply safety rules, quality procedures, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operator with changeover tasks and troubleshoot machine problems to maintain established production rate.
• Use machine controls to operate the machine if the operator is not available.
• Train new packers on quality and speed.
• Record scrap in SAP.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Communicate production and machine issues to supervisors.

Skills

Hand tools

Machine operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school

Job description

Night Shift 6PM-4AM Monday-Thursday

The Assistant Operator plays a key role in ensuring efficient and compliant operations on the production line. This position supports machine operators during changeovers, assists with troubleshooting, and may operate machinery when needed. The Assistant Operator is responsible for training new feeder/packers on quality standards and production speed, maintaining accurate records in SAP and on required documentation, and communicating any production or equipment issues to supervisors and team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the operator with changeover tasks and troubleshoot machine problems to maintain the established production rate.
• Use machine controls to operate the machine if the operator is not available.
• Train new packers on quality and speed.
• Record scrap in SAP.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Communicate production and machine issues to the supervisor and other production personnel.

Operations

Assist the operator with changeover tasks, troubleshoot machine problems to maintain established production rate.

Reporting and Record‑Keeping

• Record scrap in SAP.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Communicate production and machine issues to supervisors.

Maintenance

• Maintain production supplies and materials in the work area.
• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

• Knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them.
• Knowledge of machine operation and electronic/manual controls.
• Ability to read, understand and apply safety rules, quality procedures, and operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others.
• Ability to work in an environment that may require interface with packers and feeders.
• Basic mathematics (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade school preferred.

Experience: 3+ years of equivalent experience or experience multitasking in a fast‑paced work environment with at least 6 months of machine operator experience.

Work Environment

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel‑toed shoes required. Task‑specific PPE may be required.
• Workplace is not environmentally controlled; humidity and temperature changes occur throughout the year.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous use of hands and fingers to position items and arms to reach as needed.
• Frequent bending, moving about the work area.
• Occasional stationary position, ascending and descending steps, pushing and pulling objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety, legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.

EEO Statement

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, qualified disability, protected veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Legal Hiring Statements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.