Assistant Operator - Paper Bowl - Night

Sabert is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions, founded in 1983 with a mission to reinvent food packaging to nourish and protect our world.

About the role

The Paper Bowl Assistant Operator supports the operation of paper bowl machines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role involves loading raw material, clearing jams, completing basic maintenance, performing quality checks, and assisting the Paper Bowl Operator with setups to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the startup, operation, and monitoring of paper bowl machines.
• Load raw materials, including paper rolls and blanks, into the machine.
• Clear machine jams and restart equipment safely and efficiently.
• Schedule work orders and properly code downtime.
• Print and apply product and scrap labels correctly.
• Enter scrap data accurately into SAP.
• Properly label scrap gaylords according to company procedures.
• Inspect finished paper bowls to ensure quality, detect defects, and verify compliance with specifications.
• Remove defective products from the line and assist in maintaining accurate production records.
• Report quality concerns promptly to the Operator, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Perform basic machine adjustments under the direction of the Operator or Supervisor.
• Assist the Operator during preventive maintenance (PM) and minor troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
• Communicate any operational, quality, or safety issues to the Operator or Supervisor during coverage periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead, Shift Supervisor, or Department Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge are required.
• 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with 6+ months of assistant operator experience.
• 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 the work area.
• Basic mathematics (e.g., counting).

Working Environment

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required; task-specific PPE may also be required.
• The manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled; changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms to grasp, position, and move products or materials.
• Repetitive hand motions, coordinated use of both hands and arms, and reaching in multiple directions.
• Prolonged periods of standing, as well as bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Regular movement throughout the work area.
• Occasional ascending and descending stairs, pushing and pulling objects, and lifting and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Verbal communication and vision requirements including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation.