Packer (General Labor) (56465)

About the role

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a U.S.-based company that designs, engineers, and produces 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, beauty, and more, MRP is seeking a passionate and agile Packer.

Responsibilities

• Locate corrugate cartons needed for the next job during the make-ready process.
• Keep the area clean, organized, and empty trash throughout the day to maintain safety and tidiness.
• Ensure labels are properly printed and applied straight and neatly during the make-ready process.
• Pack pieces into corrugated cases by reviewing the job order ticket and determining the pack count.
• Slide the corrugated case into the tape machine once completed towards the Padlocking area.
• Maximize the weight capacity of the tape machine (40 lbs).
• Quality check every third carton to ensure compliance with regulations, including checking for line-up, tearing/cracking, belt marks, burns, scratches, scuff marks, glue squeezed out, glue line acceptance, no glue tack, crease/score line acceptance, and gluer impact on auto-bottoms.
• Maintain packing speed with the operator and complete a full line clearance once the job is finished.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Team.

Requirements

• Passionate and positive attitude with a love for problem-solving.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and understand how their role impacts the team.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn basic skills.
• Excellent endurance to stand and move around the work area all day.
• Knowledge of measuring and counting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a printing company is preferred but not required.
• A GED or high school equivalent is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn basic skills.
• Excellent endurance to stand and move around the work area all day.
• Knowledge of measuring and counting.

Benefits

• Safety and people-first culture.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Pension Teamsters Medical Benefits.
• On-the-job training.
• Additional benefits may include:
• Full body motion required for this position including bending, reaching, lifting, squatting, twisting, and the like.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Exposed to elevated noise levels throughout the work shift, requiring hearing protection in the production area.
• Occasional overtime and weekends may be required.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Non-exempt (Union), 40 hours per week, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM with a 20-minute paid lunch break. Occasional overtime and weekends may be required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work exclusively in the production area, with light and heavy equipment.
• Full body motion is required for this position including, bending, reaching, lifting, squatting, twisting, and the like.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Exposed to elevated noise levels throughout the work shift, requiring hearing protection in the production area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.