Operator - Gluing - Night

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

Job summary

Sabert in Richmond, VA is seeking a Production Technician to support manufacturing operations by setting up and maintaining equipment, assisting with changeovers, and ensuring production targets, quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 3+ years of machine operator experience, reading procedures, using hand tools, and maintaining accurate line documentation in SAP and MII. Join Sabert to help deliver high-quality food packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in a fast-paced production environment with 6+ months of machine operator experience; paper packaging manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend safety rules, quality procedures and machine operating instructions.
• Proficiency with hand tools and the ability to use them effectively.
• Must wear PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or complete changeovers to different product types.
• Troubleshoot machine problems to maintain production rates and quality requirements.
• Use machine controls to keep the machine in peak performance state.
• Assist in training feeders/packers on efficient methods for high speeds.
• Replace machine components on schedule or when needed.
• Communicate issues to shift supervisor and other team members clearly.
• Assist in creating SOPs and work instructions for standardization.
• Assist with tape machines and clear jams as needed.
• Maintain parts cage and inventory for efficiency.
• Record scrap in SAP and code DT reasons in MII.
• Maintain required line documentation and set up proper production records.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Changeovers

Safety PPE

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MII

Job description

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

Job Description

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.

Operations

• 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, SOP’s, 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 handler(s) 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

Job Requirement

• 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 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 Demands:

• 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.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

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.

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