Machine Operator - Coating (Days)

About the Role

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating process-specific machines and equipment that convert materials into finished products. This role involves running machines to meet production requirements, performing preventative maintenance, ensuring quality, and maintaining documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Run machines at established rates, follow the production schedule, and continuously monitor machine performance.
• Document variables that may cause machine downtime and troubleshoot issues using indicators like vision systems, heater temperature, and product weight.
• Perform adjustments, service, and preventative maintenance on machines/equipment as required.
• Use an RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse and Production area using the SAP system.
• Maintain process-specific production supplies and materials using a manual pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Perform quality checks and make machine adjustments to resolve quality issues.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and other production personnel.
• Assist other operators, relieve line personnel for breaks and lunch, and help train other process operators and support staff.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
• Ensure product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality.
• Package products per specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior work experience as an Operator with mechanical experience, or 3+ years of equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment with 1+ years of machine operator experience.
• Basic operating knowledge of computer systems.
• English written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Good attendance, teamwork, and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to teach and continually learn.
• Previous experience operating industrial machinery preferred.
• Ability to operate manual and/or electric pallet jacks.
• Knowledge of hand tools and machine systems (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.

Physical and Environmental Expectations

• Required PPE: Safety glasses, hearing protection, harness, beard cover, and steel-toed shoes. Task-specific PPE may also be required.
• Work environment involves interfacing with material handlers and operating machinery.

Benefits

Sabert offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and more.

About Sabert

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. We design, manufacture, and distribute packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants, caterers, grocery stores, national food chains, and consumer entertaining.