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Folder-Gluer Operator I

Sabert Corporation


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 21 - 21
Posted: 17 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including full health insurance (medical dental and vision) 401(k) life insurance disability and more. To learn more about our benefitsclick here.


Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company wasfounded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our we design manufacture and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors restaurants & caterers grocery stores national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what its like to work for SabertClick hereto hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Companys mission.

Were committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process to learn more about accommodations please call or emailfor assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age ancestry marital status being a qualified individual with a disability protected veteran status political belief or activity or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

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


JUB SUMMARY:

Folder-Gluer Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating process specific machines and equipment that convert materials into WIP or finished product. Operator is responsible for running machines to meet established production requirements and for performing activities associated with safe machine operation set up and changeover scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service quality documentation housekeeping and sanitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Run converting machines at established rates follow the production schedule continuously monitor machine performance and document any variables that may cause machine downtime
  • Complete the process and machine specific make-readies to prepare for machine set up install machine components set up the machine according to product specific requirements and perform process specific changeovers
  • Monitor machine operation observing indicators such as lights and gauges to detect machine malfunctions and use those indicators to troubleshoot to maintain machine operation
  • Perform adjustments and service on machine/equipment as required by specific process
  • Perform preventative and machine specific repair/ machine service tasks
  • Perform machine specific cleaning and service to the machine such as maintaining the machine glue system and other process specific auxiliary equipment
  • Use RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and use Warehouse Management System to generate a label that corresponds to the item
  • Maintain process specific production supplies and materials such as glue tape bags and other production supplies and materials in the work area using a manual and/or electric pallet jack
  • Perform process specific 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 the supervisor and other production personnel
  • Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation requirements
  • Assist other operators as required and relieve other line personnel for breaks and lunch
  • Assist in training other process operators and process support personnel such as helpers feeders and packers
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP PPE HACCP LOTO and JSA regulations
  • Responsible for ensuring where applicable the product safety quality regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold
  • Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment safety quality product safety and legality security and regulatory compliance as applicable. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent or trade school preferred
  • 3 years of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with 1 years of machine operator experience

Other Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to operate manual pallet jack and/or electric pallet jack. Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions. Knowledge of the use hand tools and the ability to use hand tools. Knowledge of machine operation and electronic and/or manual machine controls to operate the machine and run production. Knowledge of machine systems that may include mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to read understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules internal quality procedures and machine operating procedures. Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area. Ability to work in an operating environment that may include a machine configuration that requires interface with packers and feeders.
  • Basic mathematics (i.e. counting) basic arithmetic operations (addition subtraction multiplication and division) and basic measurement using measuring device such as a ruler

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Working Environment: Safety glasses with side shields hearing protection and steel-toed shoes are addition task specific PPE may be required.
  • Physical Demands The following is a general overview and is used in conjunction with the process specific Physical Requirements document.
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    While performing the duties of this job the employee may continuously use hands and fingers to position and arms to reach. The employee may frequently bend and move about the work area. The employee may occasionally remain in a stationary position ascend/descend stairs push and pull and communicate.
  • The employee may occasionally move and position up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required for this position based on business needs and at the request of management.


Required Experience:

IC