Operator - Die Cut - Night

Sabert Corporation•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating Die Cut machines to meet established production requirements. The role includes machine setup and changeovers, scheduled preventive maintenance and machine service, quality checks, documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation. This position works the night shift, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., in a manufacturing plant that is not environmentally controlled, where temperature and humidity vary throughout the year. Required PPE includes safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and any task-specific protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of equivalent experience in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to operate process-specific material-handling equipment, including manual or electric pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks.
Ability to use an RF scanner for WMS transactions.
Knowledge of machine operation, mechanical systems, and electronic machine controls.
Ability to read and understand safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in the work area.
Basic mathematics, including counting and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and reach with arms; frequently bend and move around the work area; occasionally remain stationary, ascend and descend steps, and push and pull objects; and stand for long periods.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Wear safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and task-specific PPE when required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Die Cut equipment at established rates, monitor performance, clear jams, and document factors that may slow production.
Set up tooling for changeovers according to departmental best practices and resolve tooling issues during production.
Use an RF scanner and Warehouse Management System (WMS) to scan transactions and generate item labels.
Move materials using manual or electric pallet jacks, and move converting tools and equipment using a forklift (5490).
Inspect machine operation and dies for defects; inspect product as loads are ejected, correct die-related quality issues, remove defective product, and notify the Supervisor and Quality Department of issues.
Maintain the production schedule to support cost, quality, and customer service goals.
Troubleshoot machine faults using the Die Cut machine control panel, make machine-specific adjustments, clear jams, and return machines to production-ready condition.
Perform preventive and scheduled machine-specific maintenance and service tasks.
Perform daily housekeeping and lead and perform scheduled full-machine sanitation.
Complete quality, production, and machine-performance documentation.
Train other Die Cutter operators as required.
Follow company policies and procedures, including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA requirements, and applicable employment, safety, quality, product safety, legality, security, and regulatory compliance policies.
Ensure, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality of products produced and sold.