Finishing Operator II (Finishing/Gluer Operator)

MILL ROCK PACKAGING•Aurora, CO

64d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Get to know us. 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 www.millrockpackaging.com MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Folder/Gluer Operator who considers themselves problem-solvers and are excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. You MUST have folder gluer experience in folding carton specifically to be considered foe this job. As a Folder/Gluer Operator in the Finishing Department, you will be responsible for setting up and running the folder/gluer machines to produce cartons that meet customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the equipment, tracking the production schedule, giving special instructions to the Packers, and entering job information into the Radius computer program. Gluer Operators are also responsible for communicating and correcting quality issues with QA and the Finishing Lead/Manager. Join Our Team and Earn up to $4,500! 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! What’s in it for YOU? $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! What will you do in this role? 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 necessitate a change to the original agreed upon hours, or the working of additional, overtime hours.

Requirements

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.
Ability to stand for 10+ hours.
The employee must be able to regularly lift/or move 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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 Expertfold folder/gluer machines
Bobst Fuego folder/gluer
American International Signature folder/gluer
Alpina folder/gluer
Domino folder/gluer

Responsibilities

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.