Press Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah - Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: 1st Shift - 6:00AM-6:00

PMGet to know us:

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.

If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at !

MRP is searching for passionate and agile Press Operator I who is a problem-solver and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As a Press Operator I in the Press Department, you will be responsible for changeovers and keeping up with the general needs of the Printing Press during printing and changeover.

• Safety-First, People-First Culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
• 4-day weekends
• 401K Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance options
• Short and long-term disability options
• Life Insurance
• And more!

• Ensure that paper stock is correct according to the job ticket and Raw Stock Load Tag; that stock caliper is micrometer checked; and that Raw Stock Load Tag is placed in the job ticket.
• Ensure that plates are pulled from holding area and available for next job.
• Ensure that inks and/or coatings are pulled from storage racks and verified as correct to the ink card.
• Set up feeder properly, as well as double sheet detector, side guide register and the loading of materials.
• Hang plates and change blankets, as assigned by press operator.
• Rule out press sheet and perform die vinyl checks, as required.
• Dispose of make-ready material properly and separate recyclable material, per instructions.
• Assist in maintenance requirements of presses, as scheduled.

• Possess a positive, “can do” attitude to learn the job and work in a team environment.
• Possess an ability to work together as a Press Team and embrace how your job impacts the whole team. You are the person “behind the scenes” making it happen.
• Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position.
• Must have basic computer skills or the ability to learn basic skills, including the ability to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, enter passwords, open and close programs, and start and shut-down a computer.
• Excellent endurance to stand and move about the work area all day.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or job requiring physical work

• Prior experience in a printing or packing company.
• GED or High School Equivalent

• Standing/Walking:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 2 hours per shift).
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequent use of hands and arms for machine operation and material handling.
• Visual/Manual Requirements:
  Ability to read gauges, color, measure materials, and perform quality checks.

• Noise Level: Exposure to moderate to…