Finishing Operator II

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Mill Rock Packaging (MRP), a quickly growing U.S.

- based packaging company and a market leader in the design, engineering and production of high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton and commercial printing products. MRP serves customers in various industries including consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, beauty and more. Check us out at

We're passionate about retaining top talent, and we're offering an exciting bonus for qualified applicants for this role. Eligible applicants will receive $1,500 after 90 days and $3,000 after 6 months of full-time employment. Apply now and become a part of the MRP team!

• $22 - $30 per hour.
• Safety and people-first and team-oriented culture.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Short and Long-term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• And more!

• Read and understand work instructions in job ticket/job bag.
• Follow production schedule.
• Perform a wide range of duties that include locating stock, loads, loading and stacking 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.
• Work around equipment and use tools to set up the folder/gluer machine.
• 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.

This is a full-time, on-site position on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM), Monday through Thursday. This shift includes an additional $0.50 per hour shift differential. However, changes in manufacturing needs and schedules may necessate a change to the original agreed upon hours, or the working of additional, overtime hours.

• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standard situations.
• Computer Skills – Basic computer skills are required to read work instructions, record job data, follow work schedule, and communicate via email.
• Technical Capacity – 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.

• 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 Expert fold folder/gluer machines.
  • Bobst Fuego folder/gluer.
  • American International Signature folder/gluer.
  • Alpina folder/gluer.
  • Domino folder/gluer.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

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