Finishing Operator 3-Folding Gluing Day Shift (56243)

About the Company

Mill Rock Packaging Partners is a specialty packaging growth platform formed in August 2020 by Mill Rock Capital to invest in growing businesses with advanced service and product capabilities in the consumer packaging industry. Operations include production facilities located in Renton, WA; Aurora, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Paul and Hutchinson, MN; and Hartford, CT.

Impressions, based in St. Paul, MN and founded in 1967, is a market leader in the design, engineering, and production of high-end paperboard packaging and commercial printing products. The company serves consumer staples, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty, and other daily-use markets with eco-friendly, customized folding cartons. Impressions offers lithographic printing, product engineering, prototyping, and post-print production from state-of-the-art facilities in St. Paul and Hutchinson, MN.

Responsibilities

• Set up all sections of the folder gluer machine per job specification.
• Set up Leary detection system.
• Adjust machine for production runs of various carton shapes, ensuring properly folded cartons with adequate glue adhesion.
• Perform quality checks in full compliance with the quality system.
• Record all required run data and maintain accurate time sheets.
• Perform routine maintenance, machine cleaning, and preventative maintenance inspections of the folder-gluer machine and gluing & detection system.
• Identify deficiencies in folder-gluers and gluing & detection systems; request needed parts for repairs and assist in repairs as needed.
• Work with Packaging Engineers and Sales personnel to develop new products and evaluate production capabilities.
• Oversee work throughput and quality of Folder Gluer Assistants assigned to your machine.
• Responsible for the outcome of all projects running on the die cutting machine.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Folder Gluer Team and understand how your role impacts the broader team.
• Excellent teamwork skills and openness to feedback for growth.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and mechanical inclination.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Physical endurance to stand and move throughout the work area during the entire shift.
• High level of organizational skills to prepare jobs efficiently.

Cultural Traits

• Passionate, positive “can-do” attitude with a love for solving problems.
• Self-motivated and driven to deliver great results and continuous improvement.
• Proactive in getting things done.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to cover absences or meet production demands.

Work Environment

Work exclusively in the production area with light and heavy equipment, standing and walking during the entire shift. Tasks may involve bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing onto machines for repairs, maintenance, or setup. Exposed to elevated noise levels; hearing protection is mandatory while in the production area.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Folding or Gluing Machine Operator at a printing company (standout qualification).
• GED or High School Equivalent (minimum education requirement).
• Reliability is preferred.