Machine Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

St. Paul, Minnesota - St Paul, MN 55114

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $40.00

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Ready to build skills and grow your career?

Whether you’re new to machine operation or already have hands‑on experience, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work, learn new ones, and build a career with us.

At Mill Rock Packaging, we’ll evaluate your experience, technical abilities, business needs, and available openings to match you with the right opportunity across our fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to be part of a team that gets things done, we want you on our team!

Opportunities are available across:

• Press Operations
• Die Cutting
• Finishing

Keep production moving. Make an IMPACT!

Be part of the team that keeps our fast-paced production floor running safely, efficiently, and on target! As a Machine Operator, you’ll play an important role in getting quality products out the door by:

• Supporting our safety first team-oriented culture
• Supporting machine setups and changeovers
• Preparing materials and packing finished products
• Monitoring quality and catching issues early
• Helping reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Working with operations team to hit production goals

Choose the shift that works for you. Shift preferences can be selected during the application process, with final placement based on business needs, training progress, and available openings. Night Shift Differential:
Earn an additional $1.50/hour on 2nd and 3rd shifts!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Safety-First, People-First Culture
• Shift differential of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts!
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
• Paid Training Program with opportunities for growth, advancement, and progression into higher-level operator roles
• Climate controlled facility
• 4-day weekends may be available depending on shift and department placement
• 401K Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and long-term disability options
• Life Insurance
• And more!

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Safety-first mindset with the ability to follow safety standards.
• Positive, “can do” attitude with a willingness to learn, accept feedback, and contribute in a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, or interest in learning how machines and production equipment work.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn production systems.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, schedules, work instructions, specifications, quality standards and basic production information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meet the schedule and physical demands of the role.

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, packaging, printing, converting, machine operation, trades, or another hands-on physical work environment.
• Experience in print, packaging, folding carton, paperboard, die cutting, folder-gluer, press, finishing, bindery, or related production.
• Experience with hand tools, measuring devices, material handling equipment, quality inspection, troubleshooting, changeovers, setup, or maintenance support.

Don’t meet every preferred qualification? Apply anyway. Even if this isn’t the perfect match – we hire for attitude, train skills, and provide a clear path to grow.

The physical requirements and work environment:

• Standing/Walking:
  Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8–12 hours per shift, including occasional stairs.
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Regularly lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequent use of hands and arms for machine operation, material handling, packing, and quality checks.
• Visual/Manual Requirements:
  Read gauges, measure materials, read color, inspect product quality, and identify defects.

• Noise Level: Moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection provided.
• Environment:
  Manufacturing setting with moving equipment, seasonal temperature variation, and areas that may be temperature controlled or humidified.
• Safety Gear:…