Operator - Forming - Night

Sabert Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking a Forming Operator to safely and efficiently operate forming machines that convert WIP into finished product. The role requires running machines to meet production requirements while performing setup, changeover, preventative maintenance and sanitation tasks.

The operator will follow the production schedule, monitor performance, document downtime drivers, complete make-readies, install components, and ensure quality through checks and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand tools and the ability to use them safely.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and machine operating procedures.
• Basic mathematics and ability to document production data.

Responsibilities

• Run converting machines at established rates and follow the production schedule.
• Document variables that may cause machine downtime.
• Complete process and machine make-readies for setup and changeover.
• Perform process quality checks and adjust machines to resolve issues.
• Perform machine maintenance tasks and routine cleaning/sanitation.

Skills

Hand tools

Machine operation

Safety procedures

Documentation

Tools

Gluing system

Process equipment

Job description

• 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

• 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.

Brief Description

Rotating Night Shift 6PM-6AM

• 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.

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).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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.

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.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded 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.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

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.