Packer I

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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 General Laborer who considers themselves problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. The General Laborer shall be responsible for ensuring glued folding cartons are packed in corrugated cases according to pre-determined specifications. The responsible party should ensure cartons are inspected for defects, and correct counts are packed in the designated cases. They also ensure random carton samples are pulled based on a sampling chart.

What’s in it for YOU?

• $21-$23 per hour
• Safety and people-first and team-oriented culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
• 401K Employer Contributions
• Company paid long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• And more!

What will you do in this role?

• Erecting and labeling corrugated cases and identifying each case with appropriate die position and pallet numbers.
• Sorting, housekeeping, flat packing responsibilities, and communicating any quality problems to QA Manager and/or Manufacturing Managers.
• Support manufacturing operations by effectively and safely feeding and/or packing cartons into corrugated cases produced on high-speed gluing machines.
• Regularly inspect cartons during the feeding or packing operations, to ensure product meets customer specifications.
• Secondary functions include labeling cases, manually stacking sealed cases onto pallets, removing wastepaper from die cut pallets, housekeeping, material handling, assisting the Gluing Operator and working as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.
• Actively participate in ongoing in-house quality assurance and safety training programs.
• Conform to all established safe work practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Observe and comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulations as outlined in the "Employee Handbook."
• Performs additional duties as required by management.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Basic Requirements

• Communication 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 percentage.
• 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

Preferred Requirements

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.
• Printing experience.
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Flexible, adaptable, and teamwork oriented. Able to perform various tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment; respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

The physical requirements and work environment:

 Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. 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. This position requires repetitive lifting and bending.
• The employee must be able to stand for 8+ hours. The employee 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.

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. 

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