Operator - Die Cut - Day

Sabert Corporation•Richmond, VA

5d•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 operation, setup and changeovers, scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service, quality control, documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation. The position works a day shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a manufacturing plant that is not environmentally controlled, where humidity and temperature change throughout the year. The operator monitors machine performance, clears jams, completes tooling setups, uses warehouse systems and material-handling equipment, inspects product quality, troubleshoots machine faults, and completes required records. The role also includes training other Die Cutter operators as needed and complying with company policies and applicable safety, quality, product-safety, and regulatory requirements.

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 and electric pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks.
Ability to use an RF scanner for Warehouse Management System 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 skills, including counting and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and reach with arms as needed; frequently bend and move about the work area; occasionally remain stationary, use steps, and push or pull objects; and stand for long periods.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Wear safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes; task-specific PPE may also be required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education.

Responsibilities

Operate Die Cut equipment at established rates, monitor performance, clear jams, and document variables that may slow production.
Complete tooling setup for changeovers according to departmental best practices and resolve tooling issues during production.
Use an RF scanner to record transactions in the Warehouse Management System and generate corresponding item labels.
Use manual or electric pallet jacks to move material to the feeder and remove material from the machine stacker or delivery section; use a forklift (5490) to move converting tools and equipment.
Inspect machine operation and examine dies for defects.
Inspect product as loads leave the machine, make die adjustments to correct die-cutting quality issues, remove defective product, and notify the Supervisor and Quality Department of quality issues.
Maintain the production schedule to support cost, quality, and customer-service goals.
Troubleshoot faults using the Die Cut machine control panel, make machine-specific adjustments, clear jams, and restore machines to production-ready condition.
Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled machine-specific maintenance, and machine service tasks.
Perform daily housekeeping and lead and perform full machine sanitation as scheduled.
Complete documentation related to quality, production, and machine performance.
Train other Die Cutter operators as required.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA requirements.
Help ensure the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality of products produced and sold.
Follow company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance.