Finishing Operator II; Finishing​/Gluer Operator

Finishing Operator II (Finishing/Gluer Operator) (54751)

Join the Mill Rock Packaging team as a Finishing Operator II. This full‑time, on‑site position is scheduled on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM), Monday through Thursday. The role offers a base pay of $22 to $30 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential and bonuses of up to $1,500 after 90 days and $3,000 after 6 months.

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a fast‑growing U.S. packaging company that designs, engineers, and produces high‑end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries including consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, beauty, and more.

• Read and understand work instructions in job tickets and job bag.
• Follow production schedule and set up and run the folder/gluer machines to produce cartons that meet customer specifications.
• Maintain the equipment, track the production schedule, provide special instructions to packers, and enter job data into the Radius computer program.
• Perform quality checks, communicate and correct quality issues with QA and the Finishing Lead/Manager.
• Operate the folder/gluer machine, set up equipment, run initial quantities, and demonstrate production capability.
• Report any broken or worn parts to leads/managers, and perform TPM tasks weekly/monthly.
• Meet monthly and quarterly efficiency goals and exceed established production and quality standards.

• English reading and writing skills.
• Basic mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning: apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving concrete variables.
• Basic computer skills to read work instructions, record job data, follow schedule, and communicate via email.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork orientation.
• Availability to work overtime as needed and to respond to changing priorities.

• High school diploma or GED, or 3–5 years of experience with folding equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in folding carton and SFL carton industry.
• Experience with at least one of the following machines:
  Bobst Expert Fold folder/gluer, Bobst Fuego folder/gluer, American International Signature folder/gluer, Alpina folder/gluer, Domino folder/gluer.

The job requires regular standing, walking, handling, reaching, talking, and hearing. The employee must be able to lift or move 45 pounds, stand for 10+ hours, and perform repetitive lifting and bending. The work environment involves exposure to noise, vibrations, and the use of cutter and folding equipment.

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 any other legally protected status.

Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with combined recruiting agencies.