Operator - Forming - Day

Jimmy Jazz; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert is seeking a Forming Operator to safely operate packaging conversion machines. You will set up, run, and monitor machines to meet production goals, perform quality checks, and document output. The role includes basic maintenance, housekeeping, and assisting with training and shift coverage.

The position is a day shift in a 6AM-6PM schedule, with full-time, non-exempt hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits offered by Sabert.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand tools and machine operation.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math and communicate production issues.

Responsibilities

• Run converting machines at set rates and follow production schedule.
• Complete make-readies and set up machine per product requirements.
• Perform quality checks and adjust machines to fix issues.
• Monitor indicators and troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of machines and glue systems.
• Maintain production supplies and materials.
• Assist in training and cover breaks as needed.
• Record data on forms and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Hand tools

Machine operation

Reading procedures

Basic math

Communication

Job description

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

Day Shift 6AM-6PM

The Forming Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating process specific machines and equipment that convert WIP into finished product. Operator is responsible for running machines to meet established production requirements and for performing activities associated with safe machine operation, set up and changeover, scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service, quality, documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

• Run converting machines at established rates, follow the production schedule, continuously monitor machine performance, and document any variables that may cause machine downtime.
• Complete the process and machine specific make-readies to prepare for machine set up, install machine components, set up the machine according to product specific requirements.

Quality Control

• Perform process specific quality checks and make machine adjustments to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor machine operation observing indicators such as lights and gauges to detect machine malfunctions and use those indicators to troubleshoot to maintain machine operation.

Maintenance

• Perform adjustments and service on machine/equipment as required by specific process
• Perform preventative and machine specific repair/ machine service tasks.
• Perform machine specific cleaning and service to the machine such as maintaining the machine glue system and other process specific auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain process specific production supplies and materials such as glue, tape, bags and other production supplies.

Support

• Assist other operators as required and relieve other line personnel for breaks and lunch.
• Assist in training other process operators and process support personnel such as helpers, feeders, and packers

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Communicate production and machine issues to the supervisor and other production personnel.
• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and the ability to use hand tools.Knowledge of machine operation and electronic and/or manual machine controls to operate the machine and run production.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures. Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Ability to work in an operating environment that may include a machine configuration that requires interface with packers and feeders.
• Basic mathematics (i.e. counting), basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

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