Finishing Operator II (Finishing/Gluer Operator) (56134)

About the role

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work instructions in job ticket/job bag.
• Follow production schedule.
• Locate stock, loads, load and stack according to size, shape, quantity to support machine efficiency.
• Keep the machine and surrounding area clean and free of debris or workplace hazards.
• Perform weekly/monthly TPM tasks and report any broken or worn parts on folder gluer machines to lead/managers.
• Operate the folder/gluer machine to produce products that conform with Millrock's quality specifications.
• Run initial quantities after setting up the folder/gluer machine to demonstrate production capability.
• Perform quality checks as required and report non-conforming cartons to Finishing Manager when discovered.
• Responsible for meeting monthly and quarterly efficiency goals by exceeding established production and quality standards.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Basic math skills. Reasoning ability. Basic computer skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. Flexible, adaptable, and teamwork oriented. Ability to work overtime as needed. Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
• Preferred Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 3-5 years of consistent experience working with folding equipment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Folding carton and SFL carton industry experience. Experience in one of the following machines: Bobst Expertfold folder/gluer machines, Bobst Fuego folder/gluer, American International Signature folder/gluer, Alpina folder/gluer, Domino folder/gluer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 3-5 years of consistent experience working with folding equipment and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Folding carton and SFL carton industry experience.
• Experience in one of the following machines: Bobst Expertfold folder/gluer machines, Bobst Fuego folder/gluer, American International Signature folder/gluer, Alpina folder/gluer, Domino folder/gluer.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Flexible, adaptable, and teamwork oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Short and Long-term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance.

Pay

• $22 - $30 per hour.

Schedule & Work Hours

• Full-time position; standard schedule is 1st shift (4:00 AM to 2:00 PM) 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM), Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime as needed.