Folder Gluer Operator Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

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!

Why we think you’ll love it here.

1. Our culture. We’re a team that is stronger together. We put safety first and believe that our people, customers, and investors are core to our success.

1. Competitive compensation. Pay is based on a variety of complex factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

1. We’re big on benefits. Following 31 days (about 1 month) of employment, employees joining our team in South Windsor have access to robust benefits via the Teamsters Local 671 Health Services and Insurance Silver Plan: 
   • Comprehensive medical insurance with a set employee premium contribution of only 12%
   • Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
   • Earned additional PTO rewards available for perfect attendance.
   • Pension with employer contributions

How You Can Make an Impact

As a Finishing Operator in Folding-Gluing, you will be responsible for setting up, and running the folder/gluer machines to produce cartons that meet customer specifications. They are responsible for maintaining the equipment, tracking the production schedule, giving special instructions to the catchers, and entering job information into the Radius computer program. Operators are also responsible for communicating and correcting quality issues with plant leadership.

A Day in the Life:

• Prepare Make-Ready of the feeder unit.
• Run initial quantities after setting up the folder/gluer machine to demonstrate production capability.
• Operate the folder/gluer machine that folds and glues various types of folding cartons and produce quality products.
• Read and respond to scheduling software to define machine set-up.
• Understand and practice correct equipment operation as applied.
• Assist with all associated set-up tasks as directed by the Folder Operator.
• Wide range of duties that include locating stock, loads, loading and stacking according to size, shape, quantity to support machine efficiency.
• Responsible for meeting monthly and quarterly efficiency goals by exceeding established production and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks as required and report deficiencies to plant leadership when discovered.
• Maintain machine work records, and update on a timely basis.
• Monitor equipment status and brief plant leadership as needed.
• Work around equipment and use tools to set up the folder/gluer machine.
• Report any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Keep the area clean and assist in set-up of the equipment.

This is a full-time, on-site position on second shift (3:00PM-11:00PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday). 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.

Capabilities & Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• At least 1 year of paperboard folding carton industry or similar print/packaging experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience on a folder-gluer machine.
• 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
• Technical Capacity. Good 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 stand and move about the work station throughout the day.
• 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.

• 3-5 years of consistent experience working with folding equipment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Prior experience as a Folding or Gluing Machine Operator at a printing company.