Sheeter Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Renton, WA 98057

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Swing

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.

• Lead with Safety – We put people first, always.
• Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity.
• Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
• Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
• Raise the Bar – We strive for excellence in every detail.

MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Assistant Sheeter Operator who assists in the setup, operation, and monitoring of sheeting equipment to produce high‑quality sheets that meet customer specifications. This position is responsible for material handling, machine support, quality inspections, housekeeping, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Competitive Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
• Safety-First, People-First Culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
• 401K Employer Match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And more!

• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and production runs according to work orders and specifications.
• Load rolls of paperboard, paper, or other packaging materials onto the sheeter.
• Support the Sheeter Operator in monitoring machine performance and production output.
• Inspect finished sheets for size, squareness, quality, and appearance.
• Remove defective materials and notify the operator of quality concerns.
• Label and stage finished pallets for shipment or further processing.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with routine machine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance activities.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as authorized.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and safety initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and coworkers.
• May occasionally fill in for the First Operator to cover breaks, lunches, vacation, or sick leave.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and understand work orders, production schedules, and measuring devices.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement conversion.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist frequently.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate controls and handle materials.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Environmental Conditions

• Work performed in a packaging manufacturing facility with exposure to production equipment, powered industrial trucks, noise, dust, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is always required.

This is a full-time, on-site position working 2pm-10pm Monday through Friday. However, changes in manufacturing needs and schedules may necessitate a change to the original agreed upon hours. Every effort will be made to give advance notice of any changes.

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.