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title: Knife Operator Trainee 7a & 7p Shift
description: Kenmore Envelope Company is hiring for the Knife Operator Trainee 7a & 7p Shift
  role in Richmond, VA. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z
og_description: Join Kenmore Envelope Company as Knife Operator Trainee 7a & 7p Shift in Richmond,
  VA. Pays $17–$20 per hour. Full-time role.
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|---|---|
| **Company** | Kenmore Envelope Company |
| **Location** | Richmond, VA |
| **Salary** | $17/hr - $20/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Kenmore Envelope Company.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kenmore Envelope Company.

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## Description

**Job Purpose:** To produce envelope squares that meet company quality standards while  
maximizing production and minimizing downtime

**Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:**  
1\. Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues  
2. Check and maintain the quality of the envelope squares throughout each job by following  
company quality control procedures  
3. Set up knife machines for each job with minimal downtime  
4. Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while  
maintaining quality standards  
5. Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner  
6. Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be  
completed by the operator  
7. Keep knife machine and area around machine neat & clean  
8. Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed  
9. Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status,  
and any other relevant information  
10. Perform routine maintenance on machine as directed by supervisor  
11. Duties include standing for most of the shift, repetitive hand & wrist motions, reaching with  
hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime  
12. Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by  
management.  
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time  
14. Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company  
procedures

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## Skills

- Quality Standards
- Maintenance

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