Operator Trainee - Paper Bowl - Day

Sabert Corporation•Richmond, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paper Bowl Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of paper bowl equipment. This role ensures the production of high-quality paper bowls by maintaining equipment performance, enforcing quality standards, documenting production activity, and complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge are required.
2+ year of experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment, paper industry preferred.
Previous experience operating paper bowl machinery preferred.
Proficiency in the use of hand tools and the ability to operate them effectively.
Knowledge of machine operation and electronic and/or manual machine controls to operate the machine and run production.
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).
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.

Responsibilities

Lead and operate all paper bowl machines to ensure safe, efficient, continuous production
Perform machine setups, adjustments, and advanced troubleshooting to minimize downtime
Monitor machine performance, product quality, and production targets across all machines
Ensure machines are supplied by coordinating and delivering raw materials, paper rolls, and blanks
Provide operational support or operate any machine as required to maintain continuous production
Provide hands-on support to Assistant Operators during start-ups, jams, adjustments, and troubleshooting
Assign and manage break schedules to maintain uninterrupted production
Operate a forklift in accordance with company policies and safety procedures
Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards and specifications are met
Print and verify labels for all finished pallets from all machines
Ensure scrap is removed, emptied, and transported to the trailer properly
Accurately track scrap and enter data into SAP
Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) activities and communicate equipment issues to Maintenance and Supervisors
Perform basic machine repairs
Clean bottom oil filters
Add and empty white mineral oil
Adjust and repair tape machines
Adjust feeding section fingers, belts, and sensors
Communicate effectively with Maintenance to repair or replace broken parts
Support, coordinate, and assign Assistant Operators to each machine
Train and coach Assistant Operators on safe work practices, quality standards, and machine operation
Train new employees in machine operation and safety procedures
Prepare and submit daily production reports to the Supervisor
Verify Assistant Operators consistently comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
Maintain accurate production, downtime, and scrap records in SAP and/or Excel.
Use SAP to add materials to work orders using scanners and computer systems; confirm work orders and put-away transactions; check and update inventory accuracy; and schedule work orders while properly coding downtime.
Enter and manage production data using Excel.
Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.