Finishing Operator III 2nd Shift (56249)

About the role

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a U.S.-based packaging company specializing in high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. Serving various industries such as consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, and beauty, MRP is committed to providing competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run folder/gluer machines to produce cartons meeting customer specifications.
• Maintain equipment and track production schedule.
• Give special instructions to catchers and enter job information into the Radius computer program.
• Communicate and correct quality issues with plant leadership.
• Prepare make-ready of the feeder unit.
• Operate the folder/gluer machine to fold and glue various types of folding cartons.
• Read and respond to scheduling software to define machine set-up.
• Assist with all associated set-up tasks as directed by the Folder Operator.
• Locate stock, loads, load and stack according to size, shape, quantity to support machine efficiency.
• Perform quality checks as required and report deficiencies to plant leadership.
• Maintain machine work records and update on a timely basis.
• Monitor equipment status and brief plant leadership as needed.
• Work around equipment and use tools to set up the folder/gluer machine.
• Report any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Keep the area clean and assist in set-up of the equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 1 year of paperboard folding carton industry or similar print/packaging experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience on a folder-gluer machine.
• Basic computer skills to read work instructions, record job data, follow work schedule, and communicate via email.
• Good mechanical aptitude and flexible, adaptable, and teamwork-oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand and move about the work station throughout the day.
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, 1 year of paperboard folding carton industry or similar print/packaging experience, minimum of 1 year of experience on a folder-gluer machine, communication skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability, basic computer skills, and good mechanical aptitude.
• Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of consistent experience working with folding equipment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance with a set employee premium contribution of only 12%.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.
• Earned additional PTO rewards available for perfect attendance.
• Pension with employer contributions.

Pay

Pay is based on a variety of complex factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position on second shift (3:00PM-11:00PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday). However, changes in manufacturing needs and schedules may necessitate a change to the original agreed upon hours, or the working of additional, overtime hours. Every effort will be made to give advance notice of any permanent changes.