Operator - Gluing - Day

Sabert Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to support manufacturing operations. This role involves ensuring equipment is properly set up and maintained while troubleshooting issues to meet production, quality, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, preferably in the paper packaging sector, and possess strong hands-on skills with a focus on machine operations. Comprehensive health benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 6+ months of machine operator experience, preferably in paper packaging.
• Able to read and understand safety rules and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and complete changeovers to different product types.
• Troubleshoot machine problems to maintain production rates.
• Communicate machine issues to supervisors.
• Maintain production supplies and materials in the work area.

Skills

Proficiency in hand tools

Communication of production issues

Basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operating efficiently to meet production, quality, and safety standards. The position plays a key role in troubleshooting equipment issues, assisting with changeovers, maintaining accurate production records, and promoting a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or complete changeovers to different product types
• Troubleshoot machine problems to maintain established production rates and quality requirements
• Use machine controls and adjustment areas to ensure machine is set to ideal state at all parts of the machine to allow peak performance
• Assist in training feeders/packers on efficient methods to keep up with high machine speeds
• Replace machine components as needed, such as belts, either on preventive schedule or when component failures occur
• Communicate with other technical employees in the area and from previous shift to ensure all information for the zone is shared and understood
• Assist in creating troubleshooting guides, SOPs, Work Instructions, etc. to promote standardization
• Assist with tape machines in the zone to ensure proper functionality and clearing of any jams
• Maintain the parts cage to promote efficient part inventory management
• Work with material handlers to assist with keeping packers and feeders stocked with all required supplies and raw materials
• Other duties assigned

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Record scrap in SAP
• Assist in coding DT reasons in MII
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation as needed
• Communicate production and machine issues to the shift supervisor and management

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

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferred
• Experience: 3+ years of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with 6+ months of machine operator experience; experience in paper packaging manufacturing preferred
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools and the ability to operate them effectively
  • 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 the work area
  • Basic mathematics (i.e., counting)

Working Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands and arms to grasp, position, and move products or materials; includes repetitive hand motions, coordinated use of both hands and arms, and reaching in multiple directions; duties include prolonged periods of standing, bending, stooping, and twisting; movement throughout the work area is required.
• 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.

Pay, Benefits and More

Sabert offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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. Please do not send resumes to the above email address; applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

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.