Press Operator I

MILL ROCK PACKAGING INC.•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do: 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 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.