Repulp Operator I - Night Shift (B1)

Sabert Corporation; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation in Greenville, TX is seeking a Repulp Operator for the night shift to manage the pulping process, load recycled paper, monitor water and chemicals, and keep equipment running smoothly.

You will operate forklifts, perform routine maintenance, log bale usage, adhere to safety standards, and collaborate with maintenance to resolve issues. This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior work as an Operator with basic mechanical experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Written and spoken English required.
• Lift Truck Operator License required.
• Able to stand and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Dump paper onto pulper conveyor and monitor pulp consistency.
• Operate forklift/clamp truck to move fiber bales.
• Clean and organize pulper area daily.
• Adjust water flow and valves to control pulp consistency.
• Record hourly bale usage and unload paper trucks.
• Coordinate with maintenance to fix issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment monitoring

Safety compliance

Reading tape measure

Heavy machinery

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for night shift (B1 Forming). The Repulp Operator is responsible for dumping the paper onto a conveyor to fill the pulping machine. Throughout the day, they will monitor paper, water, and chemical levels to ensure the consistency of the pulp.

• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, environmental compliance, and follow all PPE and food regulation standards.
• Place recycled paper on pulper conveyor, as the process demands, cut, and remove binding from the paper as it is placed on the conveyor.
• Drive fork-lift and clamp truck to move bales of fiber.
• Conduct daily cleaning and organization of pulper area.
• Push buttons and turn valves to admit water to specified consistency.
• Operate a compactor to remove trash and dumps trash bales into dumpster.
• Must be comfortable around heavy machinery.
• Work with maintenance to fix issues.
• Unload paper trucks and maintain record of paper unloaded.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance.
• Record hourly bail usage.
• Report necessary information to supervisor.
• Comply with plant food and safety standards.
• Effectively perform machine operator duties on any machine, filling in as needed and during breaks.
• May be asked to record KPI (Key Performance Indicators) metrics.
• Other duties as required.

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for night shift (B1 Forming). The Repulp Operator is responsible for dumping the paper onto a conveyor to fill the pulping machine. Throughout the day, they will monitor paper, water, and chemical levels to ensure the consistency of the pulp.

• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, environmental compliance, and follow all PPE and food regulation standards.
• Place recycled paper on pulper conveyor, as the process demands, cut, and remove binding from the paper as it is placed on the conveyor.
• Drive fork-lift and clamp truck to move bales of fiber.
• Conduct daily cleaning and organization of pulper area.
• Push buttons and turn valves to admit water to specified consistency.
• Operate a compactor to remove trash and dumps trash bales into dumpster.
• Must be comfortable around heavy machinery.
• Monitor pumps, valves, motors, vacuum, air pressure, etc.
• Work with maintenance to fix issues.
• Unload paper trucks and maintain record of paper unloaded.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance.
• Record hourly bail usage.
• Report necessary information to supervisor.
• Comply with plant food and safety standards.
• Effectively perform machine operator duties on any machine, filling in as needed and during breaks.
• May be asked to record KPI (Key Performance Indicators) metrics.
• Other duties as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, environmental compliance, and follow all PPE and food regulation standards.
• Place recycled paper on pulper conveyor, as the process demands, cut, and remove binding from the paper as it is placed on the conveyor.
• Drive fork-lift and clamp truck to move bales of fiber.
• Conduct daily cleaning and organization of pulper area.
• Push buttons and turn valves to admit water to specified consistency.
• Operate a compactor to remove trash and dumps trash bales into dumpster.
• Must be comfortable around heavy machinery.
• Monitor pumps, valves, motors, vacuum, air pressure, etc.
• Work with maintenance to fix issues.
• Unload paper trucks and maintain record of paper unloaded.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance.
• Record hourly bail usage.
• Report necessary information to supervisor.
• Comply with plant food and safety standards.
• Effectively perform machine operator duties on any machine, filling in as needed and during breaks.
• May be asked to record KPI (Key Performance Indicators) metrics.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience as an Operator, 6 months to 1 year with mechanical experience.
• The incumbent must have basic operating knowledge and understanding of computer systems.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Written and oral in English is required.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts production specifications, product quality specifications and quality standards.
• You will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy, able to calculate figures and amounts. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Must be able to stand, walk, talk, and hear. Frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good attendance, be a team player, and be able to work overtime as required.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Physical And Environmental Expectations

Working Environment

• Safety glasses, hearing protection, harness, beard cover and steel-toed shoes are required.
• In addition, task specific PPE may be required.

Other

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

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 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.

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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