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Sabert Corporation

Press Assistant Trainee

Sabert Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Position Summary The Press Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in setting up and operating a Press to produce print on label rolls as well as being able to operate a press or die‑cutter with basic blank or simple color products safely and effectively.

Responsibilities Operation

Setup and verify the placement of specified anilox rolls, setting print cylinders in proper print stages, filling ink, and the proper material at the press

Setup and verify the placement of the correct inks, coating, and varnish

Setup and verify correct plate and registration, unwind position, size/height/width during make ready

Load proper film onto unwind

Fill ink pumps, secure hoses, and transfer ink to designated printing unit

Set ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer

Lift and transport ink kits as necessary

Evaluate and monitor color and defects during the run and adjust accordingly

Evaluate and adjust register during make‑ready and run

Proper monitoring, upkeep, change and disposal of doctor blades

Assist operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals

Watch web for problems during operator absence and react accordingly

Secure materials for impending jobs as production activity allows

Return ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached

Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Report any safety concerns to management immediately

Quality Control

Verify adequate number of feet have been run to satisfy the order quantity

Check for defects and correct side to print on using base film guide

Check ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency

Maintenance

Maintain accurate weight records

Maintain adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenish unwind material as required

Clean equipment and keep work area neat and organized

Reporting and Record Keeping

Document ink viscosities at prescribed intervals

Verify all job‑related items (job bag and contents, Flexo Inspection Verification signoffs, Job History Sheet, press and press area clean, etc.) are complete prior to next job

Record of all data and comments regarding position of colors, plates, and anilox rolls on the ink history sheet

Compliance / Other Tasks

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.

Qualifications High school diploma or GED is required. Technical or trade school background is preferred. Printing Flexo experience or equivalent printing experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Familiarity with RF scanning, warehouse systems, and material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or powered industrial trucks is required. Must be able to read and understand production documents, safety guidelines, and quality control checklists. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and basic math skills are essential. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel‑toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.

Our manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

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

Compensation and 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. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Accommodation and Equal Opportunity We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721‑5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for 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.

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