Assistant Operator - Paper Bowls - Day

Jimmy Jazz; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert is a leading food packaging manufacturer seeking a Paper Bowl Assistant Operator in our Richmond, VA facility. You will support the operation of paper bowl machines, load materials, troubleshoot jams, and assist with setups to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will perform quality checks, record scrap data in SAP, and help maintain 5S standards while adhering to GMP and HACCP guidelines. This role requires attention to safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ year in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to operate hand tools and machine controls.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP, PPE and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist startup, operation, and monitoring of paper bowl machines.
• Load raw materials (paper rolls and blanks) into the machine.
• Clear jams and restart equipment safely and efficiently.
• Schedule work orders and code downtime accurately.
• Print and apply product and scrap labels correctly.
• Enter scrap data into SAP.
• Label scrap gaylords per procedures.
• Inspect finished bowls for quality and compliance.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.

Skills

Hand tools

Machine operation

Reading procedures

Communication of issues

Basic mathematics

PPE & safety rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Job Category Production Technical, Paper
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT Hourly

Description

The Paper Bowl Assistant Operator supports the operation of paper bowl machines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role involves loading raw material, clearing jams, completing basic maintenance, performing quality checks, and assisting the Paper Bowl Operator with setups to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions

Operation

• Assist with the startup, operation, and monitoring of paper bowl machines
• Load raw materials, including paper rolls and blanks, into the machine
• Clear machine jams and restart equipment safely and efficiently
• Schedule work orders and properly code downtime
• Print and apply product and scrap labels correctly
• Enter scrap data accurately into SAP
• Properly label scrap gaylords according to company procedures

Quality Control

• Inspect finished paper bowls to ensure quality, detect defects, and verify compliance with specifications
• Remove defective products from the line and assist in maintaining accurate production records
• Report quality concerns promptly to the Operator, Lead or Supervisor.

Maintenance

• Perform basic machine adjustments under the direction of the Operator or Supervisor
• Assist the Operator during preventive maintenance (PM) and minor troubleshooting activities
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards

Compliance/Other Tasks

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations
• Communicate any operational, quality, or safety issues to the Operator or Supervisor during coverage periods
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead, Shift Supervisor or Department Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred. Relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge are required.

Experience

Experience: 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with 6+ months of assistant operator experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and the ability to operate them effectively.
• Knowledge of machine operation and electronic and/or manual machine controls to operate the machine and run production.
• Able to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
• Able to communicate production issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Basic mathematics (i.e. counting).
• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
• Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent use of hands and arms to grasp, position, and move products or materials. The role involves repetitive hand motions, coordinated use of both hands and arms, and reaching in multiple directions. Duties include prolonged periods of standing, as well as bending, stooping, and twisting. Movement throughout the work area is required on a regular basis.
• Occasional activities include ascending and descending stairs, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds, and verbal communication.
• Vision requirements may include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other

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

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company wasfounded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world.Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance.

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, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

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