Packaging Machine Operator jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Mill Rock Packaging is excited to start the search for a Die Cutting Operator. This position is onsite at our Salt Lake City, Utah facility, reporting to the Die Cutting Manager. Mill Rock Salt Lake City (previously All Packaging Company) is one of the many facilities that make up Mill Rock Packaging, a quickly growing platform in the packaging industry and a market leader in the design, engineering and production of high-end, sustainable and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton and commercial printing products. The facility serves customers in various dynamic industries including consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, beauty and more.

Your Impact:

MRP is searching for passionate and agile problem-solvers who are excited by challenge and the opportunity to build the future. As a Die Cutting Operator, you will be responsible for all activities associated with the set-up, make ready, operation, cleanup and order documentation of the die cutting machines for quality cutting of cartons.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Specific shift hours will be agreed upon at hiring, however, changes in manufacturing needs and schedules may necessitate a change to the original agreed upon hours, or the working of additional, overtime hours. Every effort will be made to give advance notice of any permanent changes.

A Day in the Life:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a die cutter.

• Set up of press and make ready of job.

• Stage all materials for next job on press (printed sheets, cutting die, plate and blanking tools, platforms for loading material).

• Perform pre- and make ready duties.

• Check sheets while job is running.

• Take die cut loads to Gluing and Stripping staging areas.

• Conduct routine maintenance.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Help maintain organization of plates and cutting dies.

• Assist in process improvement/waste reduction techniques.

• Follow all departmental policies, safety rules and procedures.

• Follow all good manufacturing policies as they relate to food safety.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and dice. The employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.

Capabilities & Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend instructions. 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.

• Die Cutting Operator experience required.

• Time Management.

• Detail Oriented.

• Technical Capacity.

• Problem Solving/Analysis.

• Product layouts and production specifications

• Ability to communicate and understand all procedures and policies.

• Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.

• Has good mechanical aptitude.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Our teammates come from diverse backgrounds that help us innovate new possibilities daily. While the qualifications listed below are preferred, they are not required.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Paperboard folding carton industry experience.

• Mechanical background preferred.

• Paperboard Folding Carton Industry experience preferred.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $22.00/hour to $30.00/hour. Pay is based on a variety of complex factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurance benefits.

Meet Mill Rock Packaging:

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a specialty packaging growth platform formed in August 2020 by Mill Rock Capital to invest in growing businesses with advanced service and product capabilities in the consumer packaging industry. MRP’s operations include production facilities in Renton, WA, Aurora, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, St Paul, Hutchinson, MN and Hartford, CT. Together, our locations provide high-end, graphic packaging to the food and beverage, personal care, cannabis, health and beauty, and other consumer end markets. Products include a diverse suite of premium, sustainable paper packaging, including single face litho laminate, folding carton, and other special effects.

Our Culture & Core Values

At Mill Rock Packaging, we believe that we are stronger together. We earnestly position our stakeholders at the center of our decision-making. Our people, customers, and investors are core to our success, and we hold each other accountable for driving the following core values day in and day out:

• We put safety first.
• We are entrepreneurial, agile and take smart risks.
• We are passionate and hold ourselves accountable.
• We are honest and transparent.
• We are inclusive and we are stronger together.

Recruiting Agencies, note that Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.