Finishing Operator II (Finishing/Gluer Operator) (56113)

MILL ROCK PACKAGING • Aurora, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is seeking a passionate and agile Folder/Gluer Operator for their Finishing Department. This role involves setting up and operating folder/gluer machines to produce cartons that meet customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for equipment maintenance, tracking the production schedule, providing instructions to packers, and entering job information into the Radius computer program. This role also requires communication and correction of quality issues with QA and the Finishing Lead/Manager. MRP is a growing U.S.-based packaging company specializing in high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products.

Requirements

• Folder gluer experience in folding carton specifically is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills are required to read work instructions, record job data, follow work schedule, and communicate via email.
• 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.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours.
• Must be able to regularly lift/or move 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
• Give special instructions to the Packers.
• Enter job information into the Radius computer program.
• Communicate and correct quality issues with QA and the Finishing Lead/Manager.

Benefits

• Up to $4,500 bonus for qualified applicants ($1,500 after 90 days and $3,000 after 6 months of full-time employment).
• $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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED